Norwich South's new MP sworn in, Simon Wright ready to represent Norwich South
Simon Wright was today sworn in as the new Member of Parliament for Norwich South.
20 May 2010
National News
Lib Dems pick up two but Tories triumphant
THE Liberal Democrats failed to shake the ruling Tories on Brentwood Borough Council at Thursday's local elections, despite gaining seats.
20 May 2010
Just 10 firms helped by £50m Essex bank fund
STRUGGLING businesses shouldn't bank on anything from Essex County Council, according to shocking new figures.
20 May 2010
Jacquie Heralds Moves to End Child Detention
Jacquie Bell has welcomed news that the coalition government will be proceeding with Lib Dem manifesto policy to end the detention of children seeking sanctuary.
19 May 2010
Annette Brooke MP wants more recognition for carers
Annette Brooke MP has teamed up with GMTV news reporter and presenter John Stapleton to support this year's Carers Week (14 - 20 June) and celebrate the contribution made by people in Mid Dorset and North Poole, and throughout the UK, who provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled.
19 May 2010
200 Patient groups and Euro MEPs give backing to the call for action
Liz Lynne MEP were among a group of Euro MPs who today backed calls for a major awareness and prevention campaign against the chronic liver disease Hepatitis. To mark World Hepatitis Day today, May 19th, Liz Lynne and MEPs from all parties have supported a call by 200 Patients' groups to back a World Health Organization (WHO) resolution on viral hepatitis. The resolution is being debated at the 63rd World Health Assembly in Geneva this week.
19 May 2010