Transport referendum arrangements approved
Rochdale Council's cabinet last night (15 September 2008) approved arrangements for a referendum on Transport Innovation Fund (TIF) proposals.
16 Sep 2008
National News
Public Transport hits the headlines at Lib Dem Conference
The importance of public transport systems has hit the headlines at a number of Fringe Events at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Bournemouth. The extension of Metrolink, better value for money from our buses, tram trains and the campaign to attract money into Greater Manchester as part of the Transport Innovation Fund Bid were all raised by delegates at meetings of the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority and the All-Party Group on Light Rail.
16 Sep 2008
Letter from Parliament - Paul Rowen MP
The big news this week both nationally and internationally has been the failure of another large American bank and the effect that has had on the financial markets. It affects all of us not just because of the job losses but the knock on in terms of getting mortgages and people's pension schemes. Many pension funds here and elsewhere invest in these banks. Vince Cable MP, our Treasury Spokesperson, has been warning for years that the credit bubble cannot last and will ultimately come to grief - how right he has been proved!
16 Sep 2008
Henry Vann talks to ITV Anglia
Henry Vann, Liberal Democrat parliamentary campaigner for Bedford and Kempston, spoke to ITV news today at the Liberal Democrat party conference in Bournemouth.
15 Sep 2008
Liberal Democrats celebrate 100 years of the basic state pension
This afternoon the Liberal Democrats celebrated the 100th anniversary of the basic state pension from which many people in Bedford have benefited and continue to benefit.
15 Sep 2008
Government must help thousands on verge of repossession - Cable
The Liberal Democrats have set out proposals to help families who are unable to pay their mortgages and are facing the threat of homelessness due to the downturn in the housing market.
15 Sep 2008
