Ludford: Helmer’s equal marriage slurs show UKIP’s true colours
Liberal Democrat European justice & human rights spokeswoman and London MEP Sarah Ludford has expressed outrage at UKIP MEP Roger Helmer's comments on same-sex marriage.
6 Mar 2012
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Lib Dem leader takes paycut
Cllr David Kendall has announced that he will take a 5% pay cut in his special responsibility allowance next year.
6 Mar 2012
Lib Dems will freeze Council Tax and reverse Tory increase in parking charges
Barnet Liberal Democrats have put forward an alternative Budget which proposes a freeze in Council Tax, protects front line services and reverses the Tories' increase in parking charges. Cllr Jack Cohen, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, says the ruling Conservatives are guilty of financial mismanagement on a massive scale. "Our Budget is a clear commitment to do things differently"
6 Mar 2012
Keeping the lights on - letter from Edward Davey to the Telegraph
SIR - Diversity is the key to our future energy security ("Shale gas boom may cost billions", report, February 24). With output from the North Sea in decline, we are now a net importer of gas, making us more vulnerable to volatile world gas prices.
6 Mar 2012
£50 million summer school fund launched to help disadvantaged children into secondary school
A £50 million summer schools fund to help the most disadvantaged pupils opens today. The money will help up to 100,000 pupils making the transition from primary to secondary school, a time when Ofsted research shows performance can take a significant dip.
6 Mar 2012
MP congratulates Grasmere Primary School as it gains national recognition
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to the 'outstanding' work of staff, pupils and parents at Grasmere Primary School after news was announced that the school has been given National Leader of Education status.
6 Mar 2012