National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

County Lib Dems set out their budget priorities

The Warwickshire County Council Liberal Democrat group of councillors has been consulting and working through the proposed £67 million cuts to services by 2020 as outlined in documents published. We are concerned that not all the information needed is being placed in the public arena for council tax payers to make a judgement on. Our core principle is that we should be seeking to "Invest for the Future. As part of the budget making process, therefore, we are making the following commitments known now for the other political groups on the council to consider if they also wish to support.

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by Warwickshire Lib Dems

12 Nov 2016

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What does Brexit mean? Once we know, the people must have a vote on it

The Lib Dems are clear: the government cannot negotiate in secret - it must tell the public the terms of the deal it strikes and hold a second referendum As leader of the Liberal Democrats, I have been clear that what started with democracy in June cannot end with a stitch-up. The government is determined to prevent any scrutiny of its plans, cook up a deal between Brussels and Westminster bureaucrats and foist it upon the country - a plan that no one will have voted for.

by Tim Farron

12 Nov 2016

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Women’s Equality Party backs Lib Dems in Richmond Park by-election

Following the news about the Green Party, comes very similar news from the Women's Equality Party. It isn't putting up a...

by Mark Pack

12 Nov 2016

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Conservative delay to Lakes Line electrification 'unacceptable'

South Lakes MP Tim Farron pressed rail minister Paul Maynard MP over the delay to the Lakes Line electrification at a meeting in Kendal yesterday evening.

12 Nov 2016

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Lib Dems select Ross Pepper for Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election

Ross Pepper has been selected by the Liberal Democrats to contest the Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election, triggered by Conservative MP Stephen Phillips quitting in protest at the government's European policy. Top marks to Ross for the name of his blog: A Pinch of Pepper

12 Nov 2016

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Communal Bins Bombshell

Residents have reacted angrily to plans by Newcastle City Council to introduce a communal bin regime in Gosforth, following similar decisions elsewhere in the city. The Council says this is part of a plan to remove 13,000 bins across the city and to save money on the collections.

12 Nov 2016

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