Chancellor knew he was selling Lloyds a lemon says Cable
"The Government has treated taxpayers like children while expecting them to foot the bill," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor.
CW
25 Nov 2009
National News
Government should prepare for "once in a thousand year" floods to become the norm warns Farron
Floods which left parts of Cumbria devastated by its damage should not be described as a "once in a thousand year" event according to Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron MP, who has called for the Government to prepare for the fact that they will become a more regular occurrence.
25 Nov 2009
Farron calls on Prime Minister to repay taxes to Mountain Rescue Flood Heroes
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has called on Prime Minister Gordon Brown to deliver much needed financial support to Mountain Rescue teams after thousands of pounds worth of equipment was destroyed during rescue operations from last weeks floods.
25 Nov 2009
Farron calls on Government to aid flood recovery by investing in local tourism
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on Prime Minister Gordon Brown to provide more financial assistance to business centres in South Lakeland devastated by last week's floods, after the PM pledged to give just £1million to help aid Cumbria's economic recovery.
25 Nov 2009
Kirkholt Kickpitch ready for Kick Off!
Earlier this year Kirkholt Kickpitch, at the bottom end of Denholme/Digby Road, received around £25,000 for improvements. The pitch has been tarmaced, locks placed on the gates for security at night and all damaged fences repaired.
25 Nov 2009
Brent Cross
Years ago, a Conservative Government, I believe it was commissioned an inquiry into the Planning System. A report was produced by the Nuffield Foundation. Amongst the recommendations was one which said objectors should have the right of appeal in major planning applications. The Report was quietly shelved.
CJC
24 Nov 2009