Farron v Kramer: Choosing the next Party President
Ballot papers have now been despatched to everyone who was a current member of the Liberal Democrats on 28th September for the election of a new Party President.
22 Oct 2010
National News
Bob Russell concerned over housing benefit cuts
Colchester MP Bob Russell has warned that plans by the Government to cut housing benefit could result in a bigger cost to the public purse - because local councils have a legal obligation to provide accommodation for homeless people, and such costs per household are much greater than housing benefit.
22 Oct 2010
EU should step up pressure for human rights in Tibet - Liz Lynne
Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat Euro MP Liz Lynne is calling for the EU and its high representative Baroness Ashton to step up diplomatic pressure on China to protect human rights after a wave of arrests and show trials in Tibet.
22 Oct 2010
Ofsted critical of Surrey's 'Adequate' Children's Services
Ofsted has given Surrey County Council an overall grade of 'adequate' for safeguarding children and for looked after children, following its unannounced inspection of Children's Social Services.
22 Oct 2010
Ofsted critical of Surrey's 'Adequate' Children's Services
Ofsted has given Surrey County Council an overall grade of 'adequate' for safeguarding children and for looked after children, following its unannounced inspection of Children's Social Services.
22 Oct 2010
Action on Crime
Action from local residents and the Focus Team means that three local
22 Oct 2010
