Local MP Tim Farron and Dick Smith from the Lakes Lone Rail Users' Group (LLRUG) met yesterday with the Chief Executive of Virgin train , Tony Collins, to discuss rail issues facing residents of south Lakeland.
Barnet Liberal Democrats have called for an inquiry into the possible loss of nearly £30 million by Barnet Council's Tory Administration at an extraordinary Council meeting requested by the Liberal Democrats.
Terrye Teverson was shown Malabar Community and Children's Centre this week by Lisa Sherlock, Truro Children's Centres Development Manager. Terrye met with Fraser McAlpine a volunteer centre Manager who said, "My wife was going along to the first meeting but couldn't make it so I went instead. I could see that the committee needed more help and so decided to get involved. It wasn't something I thought I would do. I am really glad I did. I wanted something to happen so my own children could get involved."
Liberal Democrats this week uncovered the Labour government's inept handling of sentencing with half of those found guilty of possessing a firearm not being given the supposed "mandatory" minimum sentence.
Following the announcement of a joint DEFRA-industry group to investigate the spread of bovine TB, Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron MP has called for an immediate progress report on the development of a vaccine.
Springvale Ward Liberal Democrats are delivering their latest Focus to 5100 homes in the Ward. The main stories are about a community group taking over Hilton Hall, improvements to bus services and West Midlands member of the European Parliament investigates the 'Big Brother' DNA base.