LD2010: Question Vince Cable on economic policy
Welcome to the first issue of LD2010 - an online weekly round-up and look forward to the latest news from the Liberal Democrats.
20 Feb 2010
National News
Tories refusal to back London-Midlands plan shatters consensus on 200mph trains
According to Friday's Guardian the Conservatives have refused to back a proposed 200mph London-to-Birmingham rail route. This shatters the political consensus over a high-speed train network.
20 Feb 2010
Arts Council - statement in support
Statement in support of the Arts Council
20 Feb 2010
Mind - statement in support
Statement in support of Mind
20 Feb 2010
Just 1.5 per cent rise in Council Tax under Island Lib Dem plans to "kickstart financial responsibility"
Council tax would rise by just 1.5 per cent under plans put forward by IW Council Liberal Democrats. The proposal would amend the ruling Conservative group's budget set to be debated at County Hall on 24 February. Lib Dem group leader, Cllr Reg Barry, says that the plans will kickstart financial responsibility.
19 Feb 2010
Conservative cuts: "What will happen to the most vulnerable?" asks Jill Wareham
Jill Wareham, Liberal Democrat Prospective MP for the Isle of Wight, has been listening to parents and their adult children with learning difficulties who will be affected by the proposed Conservative budget cuts.
19 Feb 2010