Tory Government Housing Bill will increase homelessness says LGA Report
http://douglasmccall.mycouncillor.org.uk/2013/11/05/homeless-in-mk/homeless-person/ Report says that Government policy will...
5 Mar 2016
National News
REVEALED: Electoral Register changes by Council Ward
Following on from his row with the Rochdale Labour Party, Rochdale Lib Dem leader Councillor Andy Kelly has now revealed that every ward in the Borough has lost electors. A comparison from the General Election electorate to the December 2015 equivalent shows huge drops in people eligible to vote. Big losers include Milkstone and Deeplish, Central Rochdale and Smallbridge and Firgrove. They are the worst affected areas in the Borough.
5 Mar 2016
Scotland Yard to investigate Danczuk
Under fire Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk's expenses will be investigated by the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command Unit at Scotland Yard. This is the first time that the Police have officially acknowledged they will be investigating Mr Danczuk. A complaint was made by the Rochdale Liberal Democrats to both IPSA (Independent Parliamentary Standard's Authority) and to Greater Manchester Police. London's Metropolitan Police will now investigate as the offences fall under their jurisdiction.
5 Mar 2016
Paddy Ashdown and the EU
This week Paddy Ashdown spoke passionately in favour of Britain remaining in Europe, arguing it is better for jobs in Britain, in our fight against climate change and for our security in the world. You can watch his speech in the House of Lords here: http://parliamentlive.tv/…/fb83f416-3970-4bb5-ab1f-6dc3bcc6…
5 Mar 2016
What is so scary about charity?
Why do successive Governments hate the voluntary sector so much?
4 Mar 2016
Mental health beds search 'a scandal'
The practice of sending mentally ill adults in England long distances for care is unacceptable and must end, a report by experts says.
4 Mar 2016