Closing Down Democracy In Shropshire
The arbitrary closure of a Council Meeting by Shropshire's Administration after only 10 minutes has been described as a 'travesty of democracy' and a 'farce' by councillors taking part
21 Mar 2011
National News
Local Liberal Democrat MP welcomes accelerated growth in West Midlands
Lorely Burt, MP for Solihull, has welcomed new figures which show the West Midlands economy is growing rapidly. The latest PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) data shows that the West Midlands private sector was the fastest growing in the UK over the previous month in terms of both output and jobs, with job creation at its fastest level since 1997.
20 Mar 2011
Legal Action Reveals Conservative Incompetence
The local Careers and advisory Service has launched legal action against the Conservative Council after the council unilaterally decide to cut the service.
20 Mar 2011
Tim Farron speech at launch of Lib Dem Yes to Fairer Votes campaign
"The British people deserve better, on May 5 they can get what they deserve. Yes to less power for politicians. Yes to more power for voters. Vote yes to fairer votes on May 5."
19 Mar 2011
On-street Parking Petition
The public on-line petition against on-street parking charges on Surrey County Council's website now has more than 13,000...
19 Mar 2011
UK must act on desire of Libyan people to remove Gaddafi
Jo Swinson MP ...
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18 Mar 2011