Andrew Duff Welcomes Good Deal For Animal Rights And Science Research
East of England Liberal Democrat MEP Andrew DUFF welcomed the outcome of a key European Parliament vote today (Wednesday) on the use of animals in scientific research.
8 Sep 2010
National News
St James Road planning application refused
Common sense prevailed last night as the application for a seven storey, 71 dwelling apartment block in St James Road near Brentwood station was refused permission on the grounds of unacceptable living conditions, unacceptable effect on the street scene and loss of an employment site.
8 Sep 2010
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Cable says new Barclay's boss highlights bank worries
Business Secretary Vince Cable says the appointment of investment banker Bob Diamond to head Barclays illustrates the dangers facing traditional High Street banks in having investment arms. During the general election the Liberal Democrats with Mr Cable as Treasury spokesman campaigned for big banks to be broken up. "We are worried about this combination of the casinos and the traditional banking," said Mr Cable.
8 Sep 2010
Lib Dems Counting Down to Eastfield By-Election
Local Lib Dems are counting down to the Borough Council By-Elecion for Eastfield Ward on the 24th September. The election was called after the sad death of Liberal Democrat Councillor and Group Leader, Brian O'Flynn.
8 Sep 2010
What the Coalition Government Means for Equality
Join Delga and Stonewall on Monday 20th September for our joint fringe meeting held as part of the Liverpool Lib Dem Conference. A joint conference fringe meeting with speakers: Lynne Featherstone MP, Stephen Gilbert MP, Evan Harris, Ben Summerskill. Chair: Ed Fordham.
7 Sep 2010
Conservatives lost your money in Iceland
Of the £18million put into Icelandic banks by Wiltshire Conservatives two years ago just £3m has been recovered.
7 Sep 2010