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Tories continue to be split

The Conservative Party were plunged into further turmoil this week as former Deputy Leader Michael Ancram added fuel to the debate about the direction of the party by urging David Cameron to focus on Thatcherite values. The move follows Mr Cameron's recent comments on controlling immigration, dubbed by the Labour Party as a 'lurch to the right'. The revelations follow the resignation of the Party's Deputy Treasurer Johan Eliasch, also dissatisfied with the party's 'lurch to the right'.

7 Sep 2007
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MP welcomes former Youth Member of Parliament

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has welcomed Rochdale Liberal Democrat's newest recruit, former Rochdale UK Youth Member of Parliament Atifa Shah. Ms Shah, 20 is currently studying management and computing at Manchester University and has worked with Mr Rowen and other MP's during her time as the Youth Member of Parliament on a number of issues including the campaign for new six form college in Rochdale.

7 Sep 2007
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New Zebra Crossing

New Zebra at last

The new zebra crossing on Darlington Back Lane has been installed at last, and local Councillors Suzanne Fletcher and Julia Roberts are delighted. The possibility of it going ahead was in the balance in May this year as there was not enough funding for all of the road safety schemes planned. Julia Roberts suggested that if we put £5,400 of the ward Environmental improvement budget into the project, and a neighbouring ward did too, then it would be possible. Julia said

6 Sep 2007
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Ron Beadle, Lib Dem Spokesman for Newcastle North

Ron Beadle condemns Government's waste on 'empty offices'

A senior Liberal Democrat has condemned the waste of over £100,000 on empty offices last year by the Government's Identity and Passport Service. The figure was revealed following a Freedom of Information Request about 'Fruitless Payments' reported in the Identity and Passport service's accounts.

6 Sep 2007
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