National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Bank of England and Treasury must act decisively to head off a recession

Central bankers stepped up efforts to pump funds into the global financial system today as Mervyn King, the Governor of the Bank of England, met heads of the UK's five biggest banks following days of stock market turmoil and rumours of market manipulation by short-sellers. Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg urged the Bank of England and the Treasury to act decisively to head off a recession, in a statement he said:

24 Mar 2008

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Lib Dems on Facebook

The Lib Dems are available on Facebook with a new page where you can sign up as a fan of the Liberal Democrats - click on www.facebook.com/pages/Liberal-Democrats/5883973269 to do so.

23 Mar 2008

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Dundee LibDems criticise Scottish Government's 'lack of ambition' for Scottish school children

Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Sunday 23rd March) added their voice to huge criticism of the SNP government is its decision to abolish the Schools of Ambition programme in Scotland.

23 Mar 2008

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Disappointment at Winifred Dell house decision

Brentwood's Liberal Democrat group has reacted with sadness and disappointment at the Conservative-run Borough Council's decision to approve plans for the demolition and re-building of Winifred Dell House, the elderly care home in Warley. This decision will mean that elderly residents may have to vacate the home.

23 Mar 2008

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Lib Dem budget puts people first

At the recent budget setting meeting the arrogant Tories railroaded through their four per cent increase in your Borough Council tax and then poured scorn on anyone attempting to question where residents money was being spent or offer an alternative budget.

23 Mar 2008

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Cllr Derek Hardy and 2008 candidate Jackie Anslow at the recent Civic Dinner

Former Mayor Cllr Derek Hardy to retire from active politics

Cllr Derek Hardy, former Mayor of Brentwood, has announced he is to stand down from active politics after serving for 17 years as ward councillor for Brizes and Doddinghurst. Derek also served as county councillor for 12 years and parish councillor for 25 years.

23 Mar 2008

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