Tim Farron namechecks Newcastle at Liberal Democrat Spring Conference
Deft touch from Leader on challenes facing the country http://www.libdems.org.uk/tim_farron_s_speech_to_liberal_democrat_spring_conference
13 Mar 2016
National News
Medway Lib Dems oppose cuts to welfare for disabled people
The Medway Liberal Democrats have condemned the action of two our local MPs who voted to cut the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for the disabled.
13 Mar 2016
Mayor's Thanks After Rescue and Recovery Effort Aids Flood-Hit Communities
Mayor Dave Hodgson offered his thanks to all members of the emergency services, council staff and volunteers who assisted this...
13 Mar 2016
Ministers withdraw support from their own disability network
Ministers have withdrawn much of their support for a disability network they set up just three years ago, casting fresh doubts on the government's disability strategy and the future of the Office for Disability Issues (ODI).
13 Mar 2016
Winning Essay What does it mean to be a Liberal Democrat today?
It's About People To be a liberal is to champion people. Championing people is the eternal and universal truth that is the core of liberal values.
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13 Mar 2016
What does the European Union ever do for the North East (except massive capital investment?)
Sorth the fact from the fiction here http://nelep.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ESIF-Strategy-Executive-Summary-January-2016.pdf
13 Mar 2016