Plea To Back Voluntary Sector
Shropshire Liberal Democrats has made a last minute plea to the Administration on Shropshire Council not to scrap funding for development work in the Voluntary sector in this year's budget.
28 Nov 2010
National News
EU's 'New Skills' plan should not just be about 'new workers' says Liz Lynne
A flagship new EU initiative to boost skills and jobs must be not just about new workers but also help older or disabled people play a more productive role in the labour market, Lib Dem European Employment Spokesman Liz Lynne said today.
28 Nov 2010
Postponed: Shepway Lib Dem Race Night
With regret, due to the forecast weather this afternoon and evening, tonight's (Saturday 27th November) Shepway Liberal Democrat Race Night at Hythe Sports Pavilion has been postponed.
27 Nov 2010
Fitness-to-work tests to be reformed after criticism
Tests determining whether people are fit to work are to be reformed to offer more support and to take greater account of mental health conditions. An independent review of the Work Capability Assessment, introduced in 2008, has proposed substantial changes to make it "fairer and more effective". Campaigners say it is flawed and many decisions are overturned on appeal.
27 Nov 2010
Lorely Burt teams up with Dragon to support would-be entrepreneurs
West Midland Liberal Democrat MP Lorely Burt has teamed up with BBC Dragon's Den star James Caan to support Global Entrepreneurship Week, which aims to promote entrepreneurial spirit.
27 Nov 2010
Political dinosaurs say "No to Fairer Votes"
The No campaign has released a list of its "Patrons." And the list is packed with figures from the tired, old political establishment. It is no surprise to see the usual suspects attacking a system that will give voters more of a say. Sadly we shouldn't be surprised that they don't want a change that will mean politicians will have to work harder to get elected. These so called "big beasts" are busy trying to block progress
27 Nov 2010