Tourist Information Centre of England 2005
Some very good news: Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre (TIC) has once again reached the finals to be held in London in mid - April.
2 Feb 2006
News
Wolverhampton's Labour MPs attempt to curb free speech
Measures that would curb free speech and even outlaw religious jokes were defeated on Tuesday (31 Jan) in Parliament. 27 Labour MPs joined the Lib Dems to protect British liberties. Sadly not one of Wolverhampton's three Labour MPs was among them. Instead they joined the likes of George Galloway in an attempt to outlaw criticisms of beliefs.
1 Feb 2006
The Endless Political Month...
If a week is a long time in politics, the last month has seemed almost endless. Following my assertion in my last column that I wanted Charles Kennedy to continue as leader, its best we avoid comment on the leadership contest. Lembit Opik MP backed Charles, backed Mark Oaten and is now publicly not backing anyone in order to avoid an asteroid hitting their campaign - I know how he feels!
TPCSLD
1 Feb 2006
Former Conservative MP Sir Cyril Townsend joins Lib Dems- Why don't you?
Cyril Townsend, who served as Conservative MP for Bexleyheath from 1974 to 1997, has announced that he has joined the Liberal Democrats.
1 Feb 2006
Paul Backs Campaign to Save Herbal Medicine
Paul Holmes MP has backed a Commons Motion in a bid to save many of Britain's safe herbal remedies from being wiped from the shelves of health food stores. In doing so, he has earned the thanks of local consumers who use herbal products and national organisation opposing these unnecessary EU restrictions.
1 Feb 2006
World Development Movement Meeting in Dundee - 2nd February 2006 - Make Poverty History
The Tayside Branch of the World Development Movement is hosting a public meeting in Dundee at 7:30pm on Thursday 2nd February 2006 at Room T9, Tower Block, University of Dundee, Perth Road, Dundee. A report on the meeting and a video of it will be available in the near future at http://www.taysidethink.net.
31 Jan 2006