Speaking at the launch of a new book "Defending the Indefensible", co-authored by Geoffrey Tweedale, Rochdale MP Paul Rowen said: "Geoff's book and his research together with the ground breaking documentary by Yorkshire Television released 28 years ago reminds us of the deceit and deception practised that hid the effects of exposure to asbestos.
Two leading Liberal Democrat councillors are calling on Cllr Brandon Lewis, Conservative Leader of Brentwood Borough Council, to give residents a cast-iron guarantee that Brentwood will not be taking part in any street lighting blackout programme that the County Council may be planning to roll out across Essex.
Fiona Hall's August e-Newsletter
Journalists of the Press Gallery have started their annual search for the best young political writers of tomorrow in a competition designed to encourage students to voice their views on government and politics. The winners are invited to tour the Houses of Parliament and meet leading politicians and political journalists.
Yesterday's extension of the bluetongue protection zone to include Lancashire (and all other English counties with the exception of Cumbria and Northumberland) could leave Cumbrian farmers out in the cold, according to local MP Tim Farron.
Following enquiries from local residents, East Park Liberal Democrat campaigner Darren Friel has been dealing with the litter bin provision for the ward. Darren has secured the installation of a litter bin from the City's street scene division for the 529 bus shelter on Willenhall Road, Âadjacent St. Matthew's church in East Park Way. He has also had a replacement litter bin Âre-located in ÂHollington Road, after the last one was kicked off its fittings and damaged beyond repair. Darren Friel said, "The Liberal ÂDemocrats are Âcommitted to cleaning up this ward and making it a cleaner and brighter place in which to live, persistent littering has been an ongoing issue for the St Mathew's church car park and the Willenhall Road and has been completely overlooked by the Labour Âcouncillors. Having this litter bin installed will provide a much needed service for commuters and benefit the area as a whole."