Totnes Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson, Mike Treleaven, today welcomed proposals by South Hams District Council to charge second home owners 90% Council Tax from next April. Speaking after the announcement Mike Treleaven said:
Totnes Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson Mike Treleaven visited the Dairy Crest milk packaging plant in Totnes to find out for himself about the problems facing farmers and the milk industry in the on going row over milk prices.
Edinburgh South MSP Mike Pringle has unveiled a proposal to lodge a Members Bill in the Scottish Parliament to introduce a levy on disposable plastic bags. The plan would mean that plastic bag use would be greatly reduced, with major benefits for the environment.
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, has today thrown down a five-fingered environmental gauntlet to the Government, challenging Secretary of State, Margaret Beckett, to explain why Labour is failing in key environmental areas.
Commenting on news that Treasury officials plans to block the London Crossrail project, Liberal Democrat Mayoral candidate Simon Hughes MP said:
Matthew Green MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow ODPM Minister, yesterday stated why the Liberal Democrats will not support the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill.
