Mike Treleaven, Totnes Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson, today condemned the decision by English Nature to withdraw support for continued repairs to the road at Slapton Line. English Nature, who have the final say in any work undertaken in the area, would like nature to take its course and for the road to eventually be washed away. Commenting on the decision Mike Treleaven said:
Following the success of our petition in Epsom High Street, our local campaigners took it to Stoneleigh Broadway last month. Again the response was magnificent. Even though not so busy as Epsom High Street, the vast majority of passers by were supportive and keen to sign.
A ship containing illegal rainforest timber from an Indonesian national park has today docked at Tilbury Docks in London.
Commenting on Gordon Brown's announcement that he will freeze rates on air passenger duty and vehicle excise duty, and will increase duty on red diesel by 2.4p per litre, John Thurso MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, said:
Commenting on the Chancellor's decision to freeze rates on the aggregates levy and the climate change levy, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Mike Treleaven, will be leading the Totnes delegation to The Liberal Democrat Spring Conference at Southport this weekend. During a packed couple of days the conference will debate many issues including Medically Assisted Dying, Council Tax, Tuition Fees, Censorship and Early Years Education. Commenting on the visit Mike Treleaven said:
