Last Thursday the controversial plans for identity cards were debated again in the House of Commons, it was the report stage and third reading on the Government's Bill. The Liberal Democrats continued to oppose this costly and illiberal plan. The Tories decided to abstain at the third reading despite Michael Howard backing the scheme just six weeks ago. Our local MP, Eleanor Laing, voted in late 2004 to implement ID Cards.
Local Conservative MP Michael Howard is under fire from the Liberal Democrats for opposing important measures to help councils protect the local environment.
Ahead of the motion that is set to appear in front of the full London Assembly on Monday, calling for an apology by Ken Livingstone for the comments he made to an Evening Standard reporter, Liberal Democrat London Assembly member, and Deputy Chair, Sally Hamwee, said:
Pollution from Stewartby Brickworks must be tackled once and for all claim local lib Dems
"Residential accommodation for older people is under threat" says Dr Anne Lee (Woking Liberal Democrats Parliamentary Spokesperson) "I have now received survey forms, visited some nursing and residential homes for the elderly in Woking and discussed the results with various professional groups. It is clear that three things are badly needed.
THE fate of a key council service will be determined next week when councillors decide whether or not to hand over the management of sport centres and leisure facilities to the private sector.
