Terrye Teverson Visits Homeless Group Told to Quit Salvation Army Church
Terrye Teverson visited Truro Homeless Action Group at the Salavation Army church in Kenwyn Street, Truro on Friday.
17 Mar 2008
National News
Official report blows hole in Government's record on Carbon emissions
The Liberal Democrats will today challenge the Environment Secretary in the House of Commons over an official report claiming that there have been no reductions in UK carbon dioxide emissions since 1990 if measured on the basis of 'environmental accounts'. A National Audit Office (NAO) report shows that if the UK's greenhouse gas emissions are measured on a comprehensive basis including items such as aviation, shipping and the contribution of UK residents' greenhouse gas emissions overseas, CO2 emissions have not fallen since 1990. The NAO report also finds that the UK will struggle to meet its carbon reduction targets by domestic action alone, and is likely to rely on buying in carbon reductions from other countries over the next decade.
17 Mar 2008
The Strange Death of David Kelly - The Video
Shepway Liberal Democrats were delighted to welcome the Lib Dem MP for Lewes, Norman Baker, on Saturday to discuss his book "The Strange Death of David Kelly" which was published in October. Norman explained the facts underlying his book and its startling conclusions to an audience of Lib Dem members and supporters.
17 Mar 2008
Labour Leader snubs Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion
Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion and Housing Councillor Zulf Ali was left angry and confused after leader of the Labour Party Allen Brett refused to appear on a council arranged photo opportunity.
17 Mar 2008
Sharif selected as Milkstone and Deeplish candidate
The Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Mohammad Sharif, has been selected to fight for the Liberal Democrats in the local elections in May. The decision was made by the Executive of the Rochdale Constituency. Councillor Sharif won 77% of the vote and will now defend his record in May. A decision was taken to ask the executive to step in after a controversy over the ward result, which Councillor Shariff won but his opponent, Javed Iqbal, claimed foul play.
17 Mar 2008
Government must wake up to cost of mental health
Commenting on today's report by Dame Carol Black calling for a new approach to work related health services, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Danny Alexander said:
17 Mar 2008