Colchester MP's "No" vote to Tuition Fees
Bob being presented with a 'Thank You' card for signing the NUS's fees pledge by Kishor Krishnamoorthi, President of the Students Union at Essex University
9 Dec 2010
National News
Calling Shepway Building Companies...
Shepway District Council are "looking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide for the following minor works services: all minor works including building, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, decorating, routine repairs to Shepway District Council owned corporate properties."
9 Dec 2010
Chinese Liberal Democrats hold 3rd AGM
Nikki Li of Citizens UK was the guest speaker at the CLD AGM held on 7 Dec at Camden Townhall, sharing about the work of her organisation. These include fighting for the livelihoods of those working in the Chinese catering industry, campaigning for Strangers into Citizens and protesting against more gambling licences being granted in Chinatown,
9 Dec 2010
Labour Scrap Neighbourhood Boards
Liberal Democrats on Blackburn with Darwen Council have criticised the ruling Labour Group for their decision to scrap Neighbourhood Boards. Lib Dem Group Leader Cllr David Foster said, "Neighbourhood Boards have allowed local people a real say in how their communities develop. Now they are being scrapped without anything being in place to replace them. They have some vague plans but nothing concrete. Neighbourhoods were a Liberal Democrat initiative and were developing well. Many new people came forward and have played a valuable role in developing their communities. The new Labour administration should be helping the Boards evolve not scrapping them altogether fro doctrinaire reasons."
9 Dec 2010
MORE HELP FOR PENSIONERS AS PENSION RISES ARE ANNOUNCED
The state pension will rise for single people from next April, it was announced today.
9 Dec 2010
EU must press Israel on why the 'easing' of Gaza blockade never happened - Liz Lynne
Wolverhampton's Euro MP Liz Lynne says the EU should take action after a joint appeal by an alliance of aid charities challenging Israel over the continued blockade of essential supplies to Gaza.
9 Dec 2010