National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Lib Dem MP in challenge to Oath of Allegiance

Liberal Democrat MP, Norman Baker, has tabled a motion to Parliament calling for an alternative to the Oath of Allegiance to the Queen. And human rights lawyer Louise Christian is representing the campaign group "Republic" in its planned legal challenge to the oath. After election, MPs must swear an oath of allegiance "to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, her heirs and successors" or take a "solemn affirmation", in which they pledge to do the same, but without the words "I swear by Almighty God".

18 Aug 2008

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Women Liberal Democrats brave the rain

Women Lib Dems enjoyed their annual summer garden party, despite the rain on Saturday. The garden setting of Vice Chair, Miranda Whitehead just outside Fordingbridge in Hampshire was the setting, and thankfully the generous marquee saved the splendid spread of cakes and sandwiches from the rain.

18 Aug 2008

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Hampshire Library service downgraded

The Hampshire Library service has lost one of its stars being downgraded from a two-star rating to a one star.

18 Aug 2008

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What Message Are We Sending to Young People? ask Lib Dems

Liberal Democrat Janet Godden was disappointed that her motion raising concerns about the use of the electronic "mosquito" device to disperse groups of teenagers from public places was thrown out by the Tories at yesterday's Council meeting.

18 Aug 2008

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SCARBOROUGH & WHITBY LIB DEMS WELCOME RURAL HOUSING REPORT

Tania Exley-Moore, Liberal Democrat PPC for Scarborough, has welcomed a new report setting out how more can be done to provide affordable homes and a vibrant economy in the English countryside.

18 Aug 2008

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Labour caves in to Liberal Democrat pressure to toughen up on knife crime - but misses out Bedfordshire

New plans to tackle knife crime will not be introduced to Bedfordshire according to an announcement by the Labour government.

18 Aug 2008

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