Osborne is out of his depth says Cable
"Slashing spending now could push the economy back into recession and inflict further structural damage on the UK," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor.
CW
25 Feb 2010
National News
Giving the Young a taste of politics
Dale Keeling, Leicester City Councillor for the Freemen Ward has visited two Leicester Schools to chat to the School Council and tell them what its really like to be a Councillor.
25 Feb 2010
Lib Dem Budget Amendment to Stop Labour Cuts
The Liberal Democrat Council Group put forward a budget amendment at last nights City Council meeting to try and stop cuts that were proposed by the ruling Labour group.
25 Feb 2010
Farron calls on government to lift cap on student places
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on Lord Mandelson to scrap the artificial cap that HEFCE, the Higher Education Funding Council for England, has placed on institutions taking students to study at foundation degree level.
25 Feb 2010
Farron backs moves to bring new students to Ambleside
Local MP Tim Farron has written to government ministers asking them to support plans for an international hotel school at Ambleside camps.
25 Feb 2010
Comeback planned for successful campaign to boost Lakes visitor numbers
A successful campaign to boost visitor numbers to the Lakes after Foot and Mouth in 2001 is set to be re-launched by local MP Tim Farron and local business leaders.
25 Feb 2010