Today was the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Around the country, town halls, businesses and other properties flew the rainbow flag to raise awareness of prejudice and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.
I was pleased to see that the new Coalition Government has decided to follow Bedford Borough Council's lead and sign up to the 10:10 Climate Change Campaign!
Sandgate's beach is tested regularly over the peak season months for the quality of the bathing water. The results of those tests can now be seen by visiting the link below.
To mark International Day against Homophobia, Liberal Democrat European justice & human rights spokeswoman and London MEP Sarah Ludford, a Vice-Chair of the Liberal Democrat LGBT group Delga and an active member of the European Parliament lesbian & gay rights intergroup said, "Homophobia is still widespread in the 21st century and the fight against it must be reinforced. It can be vicious and life-threatening, as in aggressive legislation abroad; prejudiced, as in attitudes even in EU countries; or insidious as in football or the media here. Whatever from it takes, it is unacceptable."
After many hours of detailed negotiations the Liberal Democrat group have agreed to run Wolverhampton city council in coalition with the Conservative group. Announcing the Liberal Democrat 42 point work programme for this municipal year Councillor Robin Lawrence said "While the Liberal Democrats long term aim is to become the largest party in the city we believe that we have forged the best deal for the city at this time."
Cllr David Foster, Leader of the Lib Dem Group on Blackburn with Darwen Council attended the special conference in Birmingham called to discuss the recently negotiated coalition agreement which brings Liberal Democrats into a coalition government for the first time in over 60 years. He said, "The conference showed how much we have matured as a Party. There was very little opposition. Many people said they had doubts and there were dangers, but they were prepared to accept the risks in the national interest. Most people agreed with Vince Cable who said the Party has to move out of its comfort zone and its biggest comfort zone is opposition.
