National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Liberal Democrat leader vows to "break the two-party system"

Nick Clegg, the new Liberal Democrat leader, has vowed to "break the two-party system" in UK politics. Speaking on Sky News' Sunday Live show Mr Clegg said he believed 2008 would be the "crucial year" to restore his party's fortunes and we are on the way to reinventing politics. The days of two-party politics are numbered." Mr Clegg added: "I have set a very clear long-term objective which is that I want to see us over the next two elections break the two-party system for good, establish three-party politics for good."

7 Jan 2008

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Fire [Photo: Ernest von Rosen, www.amgmedia.com]

Why Folkestone IS Different and Folkestone Fire Station Should Not be Cut

We're writing to you as a member of the Kent Fire Authority, who will shortly be considering the proposal to remove a full-time fire engine from Folkestone Fire Station, leading to the loss of 24 firefighters from Folkestone, plus the removal of the turntable ladder sited at Folkestone to Ashford.

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by Lynne Beaumont & Tim Prater, Leaders of the Liberal Democrat Groups, Shepway District & Folkestone Town Council

7 Jan 2008

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Children at risk in Epping Forest due to binge drinking culture

Liberal Democrats in Epping Forest have expressed their concern at the number of children admitted to accident and emergency departments in hospitals in the area suffering from alcohol related problems.

7 Jan 2008

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MP calls for fuel enquiry

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen is leading calls for an urgent Parliamentary enquiry after NPower revealed a huge increase in fuel bills. Last week, the company announced an increase of 12.7% for electricity and 17.2% for gas bills. The company announced the dramatic rise on the rising cost of fuel and other bills including rising Government 'efficiency guidelines.'

7 Jan 2008

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Post Office closures delayed until after the election!

In what has been described a cyncical ploy, the Government has postponed controversial post office closure plans until after the local elections in May.

7 Jan 2008

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Elderly care funding reform plea

Most people would be happy to contribute to the costs of long-term care for the elderly but want a fairer system, a report suggests. A consultation of 700 people showed high levels of dissatisfaction with means testing and the "postcode lottery" over social care entitlements.

7 Jan 2008

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National News

Liberal Democrat leader vows to "break the two-party system"

Why Folkestone IS Different and Folkestone Fire Station Should Not be Cut

Children at risk in Epping Forest due to binge drinking culture

MP calls for fuel enquiry

Post Office closures delayed until after the election!

Elderly care funding reform plea

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