National News

Fury at Conservative's Pay Rise for Council Boss

Wiltshire Liberal Democrat Leader Jon Hubbard has reacted with fury to news that the Conservative Administration in County Hall have given a pay rise to the council's chief executive, and have also been paying his rent!

14 May 2011
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Hill farmers kept in poverty by red tape

Research obtained by South Lakes MP Tim Farron, who is chair of the All-Party Parliamentary group on Hill Farming, shows that many hill farmers don't apply for the Upland Entry Level Scheme (UELS) because of excessive red tape. Many also don't apply because their landlords simply will not allow them to.

12 May 2011
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