National News

PROTECTING OUR POST OFFICES

Lib Dems in Newcastle are calling for the Council to take a lead to breathe new life into our remaining local post offices. In the Labour Government's last 18 months, no fewer than 2500 local post offices were closed, a damaging blow to many local communities.

24 Feb 2012
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OECD to Northern Europe: Raise Your Property Taxes!

OECD economist Romain Duval said Britain's council tax regime was "highly regressive" and needed reform. Duval said the OECD advocated a replacement with "a property tax based on current market values or a land tax" Read full article here in the International Business Times. ALTER needs to publicise this and remind our coalition Partners.

23 Feb 2012
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