Dundee Liberal Democrats support Green Week 2006
Dundee Liberal Democrat Councillor Helen Dick today (Tuesday 30th May) gave her support to Green Week 2006.
30 May 2006
National News
Half-sacked Prescott is national laughing stock - Lib Dem Deputy Leader Vince Cable MP
Commenting on calls from Labour MPs for John Prescott to resign as Deputy Prime Minster, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable MP said: "John Prescott has become a national laughing stock. By only half-sacking the Deputy Prime Minster at the reshuffle, Tony Blair created this mess by not having the courage or conviction to finish the job. The fact that John Prescott is being paid large sums of money to do little or nothing adds to the general malaise surrounding this government and the feeling that ministers are incapable of tackling serious issues."
30 May 2006
Ex-Birmingham Labour MP attacks Blair on Human Rights
Former Labour MP Terry Davies has attacked the Prime Minister's plans to further downgrade Human Rights. Mr. Davies who is now head of the Council of Europe said of Blair's it was false and dangerous to argue there was a conflict between human rights and national security.
30 May 2006
Could a new Shepway star be chosen for Question Time?
Are you young, well-informed, articulate and passionate about what matters today? If so, you have the chance to be a panellist on the BBC's flagship political programme, Question Time.
30 May 2006
Paul Rowen MP demands answers after controversial health appointment!
Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen has written to Secretary of State for Health after the controversial appointment of a Health Boss. Businessman John Jesky has been given the permanent role of Chairman of the Pennine Acute Trust. He has been doing the job in a temporary capacity for 6 months, this initial appointment was met with scepticism by North-West MP's.
29 May 2006
Cllr. Akram takes heart - as Lib Dems take control of Council!
Rochdale Liberal Democrats finally have control of Rochdale Council - ending a year of a Tory / Labour Coalition. One Councillor was determined not to miss the event. Councillor Christine Akram, who gained her Smallbridge and Firgrove seat 2 weeks ago had a QUADRUPLE heart by-pass operation the week before her first Council Meeting.
29 May 2006