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REACTION TO SHAW REVIEW ON IMMIGRATION DETENTION

We have always said that the scope of the Shaw Review was too limited, and should have been asked to look at the overall use and impact of detention and alternatives, including the use of detention for immigration purposes with no time limit.

24 Jan 2016
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Councillor Andy Kelly and Irene Davidson at Newhey Metrolink Station

Lib Dems back calls for TWICE as many trams

Councillor Andy Kelly, leader of the Lib Dems in Rochdale, has backed transport bosses in their attempts to double the amount of trams to Rochdale. Councillor Kelly was speaking after the Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority bosses announced the preferred bidders for the new Metrolink contract. The contract to run Metrolink is currently provided by RAP Dev UK Ltd. Their contract ends next year and ITA bosses are currently running a tendering process to run the service from next year. RAP Dev UK Ltd are in the running as are National Express, Amey Rail Ltd and Keolis and Transdev.

24 Jan 2016
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