MP urges DEFRA to directly fund Newton Rigg college to save it from impending closure
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to DEFRA Secretary George Eustice, making the case for the Government to directly fund Newton Rigg college.
26 May 2020
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PM must terminate Cummings' contract
DS
26 May 2020
Sevenoaks Recovery Plan must use local ideas
Local people are coming up with ideas on how to make Sevenoaks both attractive and safe as it reopens for business.
TC
26 May 2020
Liberal Democrats reignite electric bus debate for Medway Towns
In replying to Medway Liberal Democrats' question to council "When are we going to get electric buses?" Councillor Filmer stated that "bus operators did not currently have any plans to introduce electric buses in Medway. However, the council was planning to bid for a £50million government grant to develop an all-electric bus city and was working with the local bus providers to submit an 'Expression of Interest', the first stage of the bidding process".
MLDAW
26 May 2020
PM's judgement now in question over Cummings
Responding to yesterday's COVID-19 update from the Prime Minister, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
26 May 2020
Laura Trott must back calls for Dominic Cummings to go, and put fight against coronavirus first
The Liberal Democrats have written to Laura Trott urging her to "end the distractions" and support calls for scandal-hit Dominic Cummings to go, so the country can focus on the coronavirus emergency.
25 May 2020