National News

Gordon Brown - bad for Britain and bad for Mid Sussex

Gordon Brown's management of the British economy has been a disaster, his time as Chancellor of the Exchequer sowed the seeds of the recession, light touch regulation of the banks and the building up Government debt even before the current recession. The banks continue to be let off the hook and measures to combat the recession have been half hearted - with government finances wasted on VAT cuts rather than real measures to help the economy.

Shropshire Star 13/04/09

NEWCASTLE NOW ABOVE AVERAGE FOR GCSE RESULTS

Newcastle was recently named the second most improved local education authority in the country for sustained improvements to GCSE grades.

Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman, Dale Mulgrew, appointed to North West Heritage Board

Rossendale and Darwen's LibDem Parliamentary spokesman - Dale Mulgrew, has been successfully appointed to the board of the Heritage Trust for the North West . The Trust seeks to find new appropriate uses for historic buildings and encourages good design and craftsmanship. It also aims to restore and retain buildings driving rental income for them.

Wolverhampton South West Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate Councillor Robin Lawrence call on the real involvement of local citizens in the decision-making process

Councillor Robin Lawrence has called for more involvement in the decision-making process, he said "Local people need to have their voice heard, be that here in Wolverhampton or at Westminster - at the moment too many people are having their views ignored.

Railway Users face Highway Robbery

Every day hundreds commute by train from Tring and beyond, paying over £4,000 a year for the privilege. But with recent cancellations and poor service it's just not value for money! Recent performance figures have put London Midland right down at the bottom of the UK rail operator league table.