LIB DEM CONCERN OVER ITV REGIONAL NEWS JOB CUTS ANNOUNCEMENT
Newcastle East Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman Greg Stone has expressed concern over an announcement by ITV that it intends to cut 430 jobs in its regional news operations.
30 Sep 2008
National News
Chelmsford's Lib Dem MEP backs action on pollution cuts
Euro MPs have backed tough emission standards for new passenger cars. Chelmsford's Lib Dem MEP Andrew Duff has welcomed the new measures, pushed through with the votes of Liberal & Democrat MEPs.
30 Sep 2008
Liberal Democrats propose Economic Recovery Plan
Gordon Brown's proposals to deal with the economic slowdown are too little too late, say Epping Forest Liberal Democrats.
30 Sep 2008
Rochdale Muslims to celebrate Eid
Rochdale's Muslim communities will celebrate Eid tomorrow (Wednesday 1 October) following an announcement by the Ruet-i-Hilal (Sighting of the Crescent) Committee of Rochdale earlier today.
30 Sep 2008
No Plastic Bags campaign goes national
Chelmsford Lib Dem Stephen Robinson joined environment spokesman Steve Webb MP and other Lib Dems from around the country in the campaign against widespread use of plastic bags. This follows on from the petition launched by Stephen and the motion to the borough council from Cllr Chris Rycroft.
29 Sep 2008
MINISTER FOR THE NORTH EAST CHALLENGED OVER LATEST CUTS TO STUDENT GRANTS IN REGION
Reports released today suggest that the Government will have to reduce entitlement to grants for students starting this year after underestimating the numbers applying, with the Department for Universities, Innovation, and Skills admitting a £200 million budget shortfall.
29 Sep 2008