National News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Mid Sussex deserves more than a half hearted MP

Why are we putting up with a half hearted Conservative MP whose parliamentary duties seem incidental to his other activities? Mid Sussex's MP, Nicholas Soames earns huge sums from the three other jobs he holds down whilst failing to turn up for half the votes in Parliament. He received £350,000 for his other jobs - yet voters still pay the mortgage on his London home whilst he carries out these roles. The Daily Mail even reported recently that Mr Soames may be offered a position as French Ambassador if the Conservatives win the general election!

2 Apr 2010

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table showing why there is a debate on care for the elderly

Compulsory levy for social care pledged by Labour

A compulsory levy should be introduced to fund a universal social care system for adults in England, Labour says. It said the move would represent the biggest shake-up in the welfare state since the creation of the NHS and end the "cruel lottery" currently in place.

2 Apr 2010

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Labour's free-care plans are a flimsy fantasy says Lamb

Commenting on the Channel 4 news report that revealed the Government is planning to cut the Attendance Allowance budget by £100m to pay for free residential care, Norman Lamb, said:

2 Apr 2010

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Lynne Beaumont's Contract with Folkestone and Hythe

Beaumont launches Contract with electors of Folkestone and Hythe

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Folkestone and Hythe has launched a signed contract with voters. The contract is a pledge of conduct of behaviour on expenses if elected as the next MP for the constituency.

2 Apr 2010

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Sharon Bowles MEP, Lynne Beaumont and Lib Dem supporters open the new Shepway Liberal Democrat Campaign office in Hythe

Lynne Beaumont and Sharon Bowles MEP open new Lib Dem Campaign Office

Lynne Beaumont, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Folkestone & Hythe, welcomed South East England MEP Sharon Bowles to Hythe yesterday to officially open the new Liberal Democrat campaign office.

2 Apr 2010

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Chinese Liberal Democrat Candidates 2010

Record number of Prospective Parliamentary Candidates of Chinese background

In 2008 Merlene Toh Emerson (杜淑真 ) former City solicitor and current Chair of Chinese Liberal Democrats was selected by the Hammersmith & Fulham Party to stand as their Parliamentary candidate in the newly formed constituency of Hammersmith in London.

2 Apr 2010

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Mid Sussex deserves more than a half hearted MP

Compulsory levy for social care pledged by Labour

Labour's free-care plans are a flimsy fantasy says Lamb

Beaumont launches Contract with electors of Folkestone and Hythe

Lynne Beaumont and Sharon Bowles MEP open new Lib Dem Campaign Office

Record number of Prospective Parliamentary Candidates of Chinese background

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