We absolutely do need to spend more on defence. You weren't expecting that were you. Defence is about more than spending on weapons of war though. Defence at its core is about ensuring that internal and external threats don't lead to the destruction of our society.
Haringey Liberal Democrats have condemned a decision by Labour-led Haringey Council to demolish two blocks on the Broadwater Farm...
Two public events are being held in November about plans for a new roundabout on the A40 northern bypass. The Innsworth Gateway Project has been proposed to facilitate the houses that will be built in Innsworth. The scheme will provide an upgrade to the Longford roundabout, which will increase its capacity to accommodate predicted future traffic flows and assist in relieving existing congestion. The events are being held on November 21 and 22 between 3.30pm and 7.30pm at Oxstalls Sports Park in Gloucester. It is an opportunity for members of the public to come and find out more and ask any questions to the project team. There is no need to register.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is sending a health survey to 25,000 homes across his constituency to help get a better idea of local residents' experiences using local health services and how they could be improved.
Jade is setting up a support group called Brinjury - Rugby for 18 to 35 year old people with acquired brain injuries that will meet fortnightly at Kuni Coffee Ltd, 2 Market Place, Rugby, CV21 3DY. The first meeting will take on Sunday 18 November at 11am.
Harborough's Conservative MP may want to stealthily raise taxes on the lowest earners. Almost a year ago he asked a parliamentary question about freezing thresholds for the basic and higher rate income tax bands and tweeted about it a few months later.