MP Condemns Price Increase On Cider Duty
Richard Younger-Ross, MP for Teignbridge in South Devon has condemned the Chancellor's budget statement to increase cider duty by a massive 10%.
24 Mar 2010
National News
Liz Lynne backs European Parliament call for war crime allegations in Gaza to be investigated
A resolution calling for alleged war crimes in Gaza to be independently investigated and for an end to the blockade of the territory won support from Euro MPs, including Wolverhampton Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne.
24 Mar 2010
Cllr David Chappell hosts mtg on Sustainable Development in Africa
Sustainable Agriculture in Africa came to Bury St Edmunds on 24th March when David Chappell, in his role as Chairman of the local branch of the United Nations Association, hosted a meeting at the Friends Meeting House in St John's Street.
24 Mar 2010
Budget a real disappointment for families in South Lakeland says Farron
Alistair Darlings final Budget before the General Election has been described by local MP Tim Farron as a particularly disappointing for rural communities, which offers no real help for either families or business in South Lakeland.
24 Mar 2010
Eight jobseekers for every vacancy: Labour's shameful record on unemployment
Figures uncovered by Henry Vann show that there are eight Jobseekers Allowance claimants for every vacancy advertised in the jobcentre in Bedford and Kempston.
23 Mar 2010
Stockton North Liberal Democrat candidate elected to national body
Philip Latham, Liberal Democrat candidate for Stockton North, was recently elected to the national council of Unlock Democracy, the successor to Charter 88 which also campaigned for electoral reform. Speaking of his success, Philip admitted to being extremely pleased to have been elected to such an important organisation.
23 Mar 2010