Bangladeshi Boat Fundraiser!
A fundraiser, inspired by Paul Rowen MP's recent visit to Bangaldesh will take place on Thursday, 24 April at Rochdale Town Hall. The 'Gala Evening', will be in aid of victims of 'Cyclone Sidr'.
16 Apr 2008
National News
Council Leader intervenes in Inness Centre Controversy!
Following publicity on Rochdale Online, Council Leader Alan Taylor has intervened to block the auction of the land at the site of the Innes Centre on Ings Lane. It was scheduled to be auctioned tomorrow but this has been cancelled following Councillor Taylor intervention.
16 Apr 2008
Treatment of Gurkha Veterans a National Disgrace - Clegg
Commenting on today's immigration tribunal hearing on whether retired Gurkhas should be allowed to settle in the UK, Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg said:
15 Apr 2008
Government has moral obligation to give Police full pay rise - Huhne
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith was wrong to "shave off" three months' worth of the police pay rise to comply with a "Treasury dictat", lawyers have argued. Police Federation QC Gavin Millar at the High Court challenged the government's decision not to back-date their 2.5% pay rise to September. The "morale-hitting" move sparked fury and a huge protest march among police in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
15 Apr 2008
BROWNS TAX CHANGES GIVES SHABBY DEAL FOR SOLDIERS
Up to 66,000 armed forces personnel will be worse off from this week as a result of the abolition of the 10p income tax rate, according to research by the Liberal Democrats.
15 Apr 2008
40,000 pupils not entered for GCSE Maths and English, Liberal Democrat research shows
Over 40,000 children were not entered in GCSE exams for maths and English last year, and over 60,000 children were entered for fewer than five GCSEs, according to figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats. The figures, contained in a parliamentary answer, show that the Government's target that all children should achieve at least five good passes at GCSE is currently unachievable.
15 Apr 2008