Tory suspended for speaking out?
A councillor who dared to speak out has been suspended from the Tory party days after a political adviser's plot to oust the council's deputy leader was exposed.
19 Mar 2010
National News
Liberal Democrats back green stimulus package
Liberal Democrat Spring Conference has backed plans to rebalance the economy and create thousands of new green jobs.
19 Mar 2010
Coffee and croissants with Barroso won't solve Tory trouble in Europe
"Ken Clarke's legendary hush puppies made no sound this week as they padded their way to EU Commission President Barroso's office. The Daily Telegraph got wind of the story, but there was no further media comment, no photographic evidence and not so much as a press release to mark the Shadow Business Secretary's visit", writes Lib Dem MEP for the South East, Catherine Bearder.
19 Mar 2010
Coffee and croissants with Barroso won't solve Tory trouble in Europe
"Ken Clarke's legendary hush puppies made no sound this week as they padded their way to EU Commission President Barroso's office. The Daily Telegraph got wind of the story, but there was no further media comment, no photographic evidence and not so much as a press release to mark the Shadow Business Secretary's visit", writes Lib Dem MEP for the South East, Catherine Bearder.
19 Mar 2010
SURVEY SHOWS THAT ALMOST HALF OF DISPOSABLE INCOME GOES ON MORTGAGE PAYMENTS IN THE SOUTH LAKES
A survey released recently by the Lloyds Banking Group shows that on average in the South Lakes 48% of families' disposable incomes goes on mortgage payments. This is some 16% higher than the national average.
19 Mar 2010
LOCAL 'HOME ON THE FARM' POLICY GOES NATIONAL
An innovative policy to create more affordable homes from disused and underused farm buildings has found a national platform as the Liberal Democrats adopt the policy for its manifesto.
19 Mar 2010