National News

Liberal Democrats Call To Protect Emergency Planning

Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have called on the County to protect the Emergency Planning service which is in deep trouble following resignations and departures that will see almost the entire team lost by the end of the year.

24 Oct 2006
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Lib Dem Leader calls for Iraq debate

The government needs to explain its Iraq policy to Parliament, the Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell has said. The policy had "failed" and the Iraqi people had to take "responsibility for themselves."

24 Oct 2006
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Dundee LibDems to launch 'Green Tax Switch' campaign

Dundee Liberal Democrats are today (Tuesday 24th October) launching their Green Tax Switch campaign. This is aimed at promoting the party's proposals for switching to green taxes, while reducing income tax for many constituents at the same time.

24 Oct 2006
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Keeping  a track of time - Councillor Dale Mulgrew

A timely reminder for shoppers!

Shoppers in the Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre will now have no excuse for receiving parking tickets or missing the bus after action from Balderstone and Kirkholt Councillor - Dale Mulgrew. Clocks have now been fitted in the popular shopping centre and Dale has said - "It's about time too!"

24 Oct 2006
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CUTS TO ESOL FUNDING UNDERMINE INTEGRATION

Under questioning from Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP, at yesterday's Education and Skills Select Committee hearing, Ken Livingstone admitted that he was opposed to last week's shock Government announcement that they were to cut and restrict funding for courses in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

24 Oct 2006
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ASPIRE INSPIRES ACTION ON ACCESSIBILITY

Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield last night tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons in support of ASPIRE, the local group campaigning for shops to improve accessibility for the disabled.

24 Oct 2006
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