Irom Sharmila nears decade long hunger strike
Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson has asked the UK government and the European Commission to help Irom Sharmila who has been on hunger strike for 10 years.
2 Nov 2010
National News
Communities Minister meets with the Chinese Community
Liberal Democrat Communities Minister Andrew Stunell convened a roundtable meeting for members of the Chinese community on 1 November, providing an opportunity to explore their issues of concern. These included the tightening of the immigration regulations and its impact on the catering industry, the cost of higher education and the lack of housing support for Chinese elderly.
2 Nov 2010
The Green Deal: Putting Lib Dem Ideas into Practice
Today I have announced details of the Green Deal, a new and radical way of making energy efficiency improvements available to all, whether people own or rent their properties. Through the Green Deal everyone will have a chance to save energy, cut their bills and tackle climate change, just as we promised in our manifesto.
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2 Nov 2010
Chris Huhne launches 'The Green Deal'
Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Chris Huhne has announced that by 2015 up to 100,000 Green Deal workers could be employed in the effort to upgrade and insulate Britain's homes. The Green Deal was a Liberal Democrat manifesto commitment and is now the Government's new and radical way of making energy efficiency available to all, whether people own or rent their property.
2 Nov 2010
Shepway Post Offices: Protected
A new investment plan launched by Government Minster Lib Dem Vince Cable has safeguarded the future of Shepway's Post Offices. Record numbers of Post Offices were closed under the Labour Government, including the main Folkestone Post Office and sub post offices in Enbrook Valley, Littlestone, Saltwood, Seabrook and Royal Military Avenue, Shorncliffe.
2 Nov 2010
Festive Tea Tasting Evening at The Hub
Sandgate High Street Cycle and Coffee Shop The Hub invite you to a 'Tea tasting' evening on Friday 26th November from 7.30-9.30pm. The Hub are at 63 Sandgate High Street, near The Ship Public House.
2 Nov 2010
