Farron makes pledge on student fees
Local MP Tim Farron has signed a pledge to vote against any increase in fees in the next parliament.
17 Nov 2009
National News
Flood strategy dispute prompts resignation
A COUNCILLOR has resigned his post as Vice Chairman over a dispute about the response to a flood strategy which he fears will destroy parts of the local landscape.
17 Nov 2009
Student Loans Company paid £2m in bonuses
The Student Loans Company (SLC) has paid out nearly £2m in bonuses to staff despite leaving more than 100,000 students waiting weeks to receive their loans this autumn, the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
CW
17 Nov 2009
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Creating a Banking Levy: A Fair Deal for the Taxpayer
The UK banks owe their very existence to the British taxpayer with the Governor of the Bank of England estimating that they have received the equivalent of £1 trillion in taxpayer support.
VCMP
17 Nov 2009
Liberal Democrats call for renewal of our transport networks
Norman Baker, the Liberal Democrats' shadow Secretary of State for Transport, spoke at a public meeting in Epsom recently, hosted by local Liberal Democrats, about the need for renewal of our transport networks. Mr Baker told the meeting about the Liberal Democrats' common-sense policies for improved public transport.
17 Nov 2009
Creating a Banking Levy: A Fair Deal for the Taxpayer - Cable
The UK banks owe their very existence to the British taxpayer with the Governor of the Bank of England estimating that they have received the equivalent of £1 trillion in taxpayer support.
17 Nov 2009