Robin Lawrence backs the Bike Manifesto
Wolverhampton South West Liberal Democrat candidate Councillor Robin Lawrence has backed the National Cyclists Organisation's Vote Bike Manifesto.
5 Mar 2010
National News
110,000 Women Set To Lose £10,000 Each For Being Born Too Early
Around 110,000 women are each set to miss out on up to £10,400 over the next decade because they were born as little as a day too early to benefit from changes to state pension rules, Liberal Democrat research has revealed. Government reforms mean that from 6 April this year, both men and women will need to make 30 years of National Insurance payments to be eligible for the full state pension.
5 Mar 2010
Liberal Democrats mark International Women's Day by calling for better representation of women
In yesterdays's debate in the House of Lords, two Liberal Democrats from the Region contributed their thoughts.
5 Mar 2010
Shock Increases in Care Costs by Tories
The decision by the Tory-led North Yorkshire County Council to increase charges by 10% for those who pay for Community Services has been slammed by Liberal Democrats at County Hall.
5 Mar 2010
Our Stance on Tuition Fees
University tuition fees remains one of the Liberal Democrat Party's key focus points, and the section of the Party manifesto that discusses our position regarding university fees has been formulated following widespread consultation with organisations representing both students and universities.
5 Mar 2010
Tories must say why they refused Electoral Commission interviews says Huhne
Commenting on reports from the Electoral Commission that Tory officials had refused requests to be interviewed by investigators, Chris Huhne said:
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5 Mar 2010