More housing control from Westminster
National governments often claim that they support local democracy; however, the evidence is often otherwise. Take hous...
21 Jul 2015
National News
While Labour fail to act, the Liberal Democrats stand up for the vulnerable in Parliament
Whilst all but 48 Labour MPs sat on their hands and allowed the nodding through of welfare cuts that will hurt the most vulnerable in society, the Liberal Democrats stood up for what is right and sensible in Parliament last night. Every Liberal Democrat MP voted against the cuts, which represent an attack on the working and out of work poor.
21 Jul 2015
Blackburn Labour MP's hypocrisy - fails to oppose benefit cuts
Local Liberal Democrat Leader, Cllr David Foster has condemned Blackburn's Labour MP, Kate Hollern for failing to oppose the government's proposed Welfare cuts that will affect many local families.
21 Jul 2015
Rugby Council meets this evening (Tuesday 21 July )
First on the agenda - Rugby Tories are planning to hammer home the last few nails in the coffin of Cllr Neil Sandison's idea to involve the community in running Rugby's green spaces. Fortunately Neil 'Houdini' Sandison has a plan B - see http://rugby.lib.dm/a7Z73 .
21 Jul 2015
Tim Farron: Lib Dems will oppose Welfare Bill
Newly-elected leader Tim Farron has confirmed that the Liberal Democrats will vote against the Government's Welfare Bill.
20 Jul 2015
Tim Farron: Lib Dems will oppose Welfare Bill
Newly-elected leader Tim Farron has confirmed that the Liberal Democrats will vote against the Government's Welfare Bill.
20 Jul 2015