Lib Dem call for renewal of railings
Buckhurst Hill Liberal Democrat councillor Peter Spencer has called on the Tory run Highway Department to replace the railings by the shops in Station Road.
27 Jul 2007
National News
Liberal Democrats challenge Government hypocrisy over green travel
The Government was today accused of ignoring its own advice on climate change after figures revealed a rise in the use of ministerial cars as well as cabinet ministers choosing to fly to Brussels rather than take the train. Figures for overseas travel by cabinet ministers show that only eight out of 29 trips to Brussels used Eurostar, with the rest involving flying. Twelve of those trips saw the RAF's No 32 squadron being used instead.
26 Jul 2007
Local Hospitals Forced to Choose Money over Patient Health
Hospitals are being forced to balance the books rather than keep the wards clean according to Romsey MP Sandra Gidley. Commenting on the recently released figures on Healthcare associated infection Sandra said:
26 Jul 2007
More Focus On Strokes Needed In Chesterfield
Speaking on the Stroke Association's call for Chesterfield to get involved in a major Government consultation, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield Paul Holmes, said:
26 Jul 2007
Probe over wheelchair 'car fraud'
Six disabled people have been arrested in connection with what is believed to be the widespread abuse of a scheme to help wheelchair-users buy cars. An investigation for BBC Radio 4's You and Yours programme revealed some had repeatedly bought high-value cars VAT free, then sold them for huge profits. The BBC's Shari Vahl said it was believed those involved had made hundreds of thousands of pounds.
25 Jul 2007
Billions lost due to complex benefit system
For the eighteenth year in succession the National Audit Office has refused to sign off the Department for Work and Pensions' accounts due to unacceptably high levels of fraud and error. Commenting, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary for Work and Pensions Danny Alexander MP said:
25 Jul 2007