National News

Government Condemns Thousands To Retirement In Poverty

Paul Holmes MP for Chesterfield has today slammed the Government for yet another disgraceful attempt to deny thousands of people occupational pension compensation that could lift them out of poverty. In a letter to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Paul Holmes has called upon for the Minister to urgently reconsider the Government's action.

6 Jul 2006
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Sir Menzies Campbell condemns unequal US - UK extradition treaty

The Liberal Democrats will tomorrow table an 'Extradition (United States of America) Bill' which would require the presentation of evidence to a judge before a person can be extradited to the US. Sir Menzies Campbell yesterday became the first party leader to call for the suspension of the treaty, which allows suspects to be extradited even when, as in the NatWest case, the alleged offence took place in the UK and is not being pursued by British authorities. Challenged on the issue by Sir Menzies at PMQs today, Tony Blair rejected criticism of the treaty but said he would try to try to help the bankers get bail.

5 Jul 2006
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