By-elections: Labour are running scared
Reacting to the news that Labour has called the Ealing Southall and Sedgefield by-elections, Liberal Democrat Chief Executive Chris Rennard said:
30 Jun 2007
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Lib Dems at London Pride
DELGA and the Lib Dems will be on the march at London Pride tomorrow, and members and supporters should meet at the junction of Wigmore Street and Seymour Mews at 12pm. The parade leaves at 1pm. There will be a rally in Trafalgar Square afterwards and London's Lib Dem MEP Baroness Sarah Ludford is speaking on the stage at 4:37pm.
29 Jun 2007
Relief on way for Mid Sussex commuters - Tierney
Following questions raised by Serena Tierney, Lib Dem parliamentary spokesman for Mid Sussex, the transport minister has today confirmed that the new Gatwick Express service to Brighton will also serve Haywards Heath with some services stopping at Burgess Hill, Wivelsfield and Hassocks.
29 Jun 2007
Lib Dem Members Called to Ealing and Sedgefield
Labour are scared of the Liberal Democrat challenge. In recent years they lost Brent East, Leicester South and Dunfermline to us. They have called the Ealing Southall and Sedgefield by-elections at very short notice to try to stop us building momentum - the by-elections will now both be held on 19 July,
29 Jun 2007
Poor Weather Forecast Dashes Folkestone Weekend Line-Up
Shepway District Council have taken the decision to cancel performances at the Lower Leas Park Amphitheatre in Folkestone of Peter Pan (Saturday) and Coal Porters (Sunday) due to forecasts of very bad weather this weekend. The Cantium Brass Band is also cancelled at the Leas Bandstand in Folkestone on Sunday. Rattlebag will decide on Saturday if their gig at noon tomorrow at the bandstand will also be cancelled.
29 Jun 2007
Statement on New Romney Coast Councillor Sue Ashworth
An article appeared in yesterday's Romney Marsh Herald stating that Councillor Sue Ashworth was planning to join the Conservatives from the Liberal Democrats early in July. As we had heard nothing directly from Councillor Ashworth on this, Group Leader Lynne Beaumont contacted her directly. Although assuring us that she was not responsible for the story in any way, during the conversation, Cllr Ashworth confirmed that she did indeed intend to join the Conservative Group on Shepway District Council.
29 Jun 2007