Why the Conservatives are no longer the Party for businesses and jobs
The Conservative Party has long claimed to be the Party of businesses -but, their track record since May 2015 shows that they are now anything but.
4 Oct 2016
National News
Helping to mend the safety net
The Liberal Democrat Conference last month agreed a policy motion, "Mending the safety net", on ways of stopping people from falling into poverty caused by problems with social security nets. Leaving aside the heated arguments for how this would best work, how about involving those we are talking about in having a needle and thread too ?
3 Oct 2016
Nick Clegg: "Politics Between the Extremes" and "Have I Got News For You"
One of the striking images of the recent Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton was the long queue of people clutching stark...
3 Oct 2016
EXtension of Blue Badge Scheme
People with temporary injuries or illness which restrict mobility will be eligible for a blue disability parking badge from October 1st.
3 Oct 2016
Dorset announces plans to cut disability care
Plans to cut discounts given to disabled people receiving care in later life have been announced in Dorset. It is one of many options being considered by the county council for social care, along with changes to the way people pay for care and transport offered to those being cared for.
3 Oct 2016
Disabled Football team increases its numbers
A disability football team from Aberystwyth which feared it would have to close if it did not attract more members has trebled its numbers.
3 Oct 2016