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Business Secretary Vince Cable says the appointment of investment banker Bob Diamond to head Barclays illustrates the dangers facing traditional High Street banks in having investment arms. During the general election the Liberal Democrats with Mr Cable as Treasury spokesman campaigned for big banks to be broken up. "We are worried about this combination of the casinos and the traditional banking," said Mr Cable.
Local Lib Dems are counting down to the Borough Council By-Elecion for Eastfield Ward on the 24th September. The election was called after the sad death of Liberal Democrat Councillor and Group Leader, Brian O'Flynn.
Join Delga and Stonewall on Monday 20th September for our joint fringe meeting held as part of the Liverpool Lib Dem Conference. A joint conference fringe meeting with speakers: Lynne Featherstone MP, Stephen Gilbert MP, Evan Harris, Ben Summerskill. Chair: Ed Fordham.
Of the £18million put into Icelandic banks by Wiltshire Conservatives two years ago just £3m has been recovered.
An apple crusher and press will be available in Epsom Market for residents to bring along any spare apples, make juice, or just drink fresh juice without donating any apples!
A slick organisation and a well planned day was blessed by the excellent weather to create a memorable experience in Sandwich. The Speaker of The Cinque Ports and Town Mayor, Terry, opened the day with a welcome. With 30 people attending the fund raising event, there was a need to split up into three groups for the tours.
