Farron calls on Government to 'Save the Cheque'
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron called on the government to stop banks from abolishing the cheque by joining the 'Save the Cheque' campaign.
3 Nov 2010
National News
Pilgrim's Hospice Christmas Fayre
Large numbers of people attended the event to boost funds. Home-made jams, chutneys and marmalade were on sale as well as cakes and pastries. I bought my usual marmalade replacement and treated the family to home-made sponge cake. There were some great bargains to be had at the stalls and a very welcome cup of tea.
FMTMN
3 Nov 2010
Irom Sharmila nears decade long hunger strike
Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson has asked the UK government and the European Commission to help Irom Sharmila who has been on hunger strike for 10 years.
2 Nov 2010
Communities Minister meets with the Chinese Community
Liberal Democrat Communities Minister Andrew Stunell convened a roundtable meeting for members of the Chinese community on 1 November, providing an opportunity to explore their issues of concern. These included the tightening of the immigration regulations and its impact on the catering industry, the cost of higher education and the lack of housing support for Chinese elderly.
2 Nov 2010
The Green Deal: Putting Lib Dem Ideas into Practice
Today I have announced details of the Green Deal, a new and radical way of making energy efficiency improvements available to all, whether people own or rent their properties. Through the Green Deal everyone will have a chance to save energy, cut their bills and tackle climate change, just as we promised in our manifesto.
CHSSECC
2 Nov 2010
Chris Huhne launches 'The Green Deal'
Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Chris Huhne has announced that by 2015 up to 100,000 Green Deal workers could be employed in the effort to upgrade and insulate Britain's homes. The Green Deal was a Liberal Democrat manifesto commitment and is now the Government's new and radical way of making energy efficiency available to all, whether people own or rent their property.
2 Nov 2010