Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has called for an international rapid reaction force to speed up the response to natural disasters such as the devastating floods in 2007.
Wednesday's planning committee turned out to be an anti climax. The main item and probably most controversial planning application in recent years was suddenly off the agenda. The Brent Cross regeneration plans had certainly attracted lots of opposition. I had ploughed through three hundred pages of text only to learn very late in the day that the planners wanted more time to consider late representations.
Reports the Conservatives have broken Labour's grip on its traditional northern heartlands may be premature - with the Liberal Democrats seen as a the main challengers, a political expert has warned.
Out and about today I came across a real gem. Caffe Piccolo and Bakery (little cafe) is situated in the parade of shops in Clapham High Street.
I visited Bletsoe today, along with members of my campaign team. We met many local residents who were keen to raise a variety of issues with us, including travellers' sites, education and consideration for the rural areas.
Brentwood Lib Dems send their congratulations and thanks to Phoenix FM for hosting a coffee morning and raising £311.65 for Macmillan Cancer Support.