"The government's planned legislation is a "ragbag of proposals" at the end of a "dreadful week" for the Prime Minister", said Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg. He said it was just the latest in a long list of re-organisations by the government since 1997 - including a 14th reform bill for the NHS.
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government over the excessive amount the Immigration Advisory Service is charging for an appointment with an adviser over immigration issues. In the past the Immigration Advisory Service had offered all appointments for free, however since the 1st of April 2004 clients have been required to provide information on their financial situation and will then be assessed accordingly. In some cases people have been charged over £100 per appointment with an adviser.
Dundee LibDems today (Wednesday 14th May) said the Labour Westminster government has failed miserably to properly compensate low paid workers who lost out when the 10p income tax rate was abolished.
We would like to pass on our thanks to all in Brentwood West and Warley who voted for us. Your support was greatly appreciated by us and although we are naturally very disappointed not to have been chosen to represent you, we will continue our ongoing support in order to give you the quality services you deserve.
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen was pleased to attend a meeting of the Parliamentary Asbestos Group, in which the work of local campaign group Save Spodden Valley was singled out for praise. The praise is a boost for the group reaches its fourth anniversary.
Commenting on the Chancellor's plans to compensate low paid workers who lost out when the 10p income tax rate was abolished, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said:
