National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Vince: the accountants’ choice as Chancellor

Vince Cable has emerged as the accountants' choice for the next Chancellor following the pre-Budget report. In a poll of around 600 readers conducted by Accountancyage.com both before and after the pre-Budget report, the Liberal Democrat deputy leader and shadow chancellor proved popular with members of the profession, with 44% and 45% of voters wanting him as next chancellor rather than political rivals Alistair Darling and George Osborne.

by Charles West

23 Dec 2009

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Sarah's Letter to the Islington Gazette

As a strong supporter of equal rights, I am delighted that Liberal Democrat Islington Council's insistence that all registrars must carry out civil partnership ceremonies for gay & lesbian couples has been upheld by the High Court.

23 Dec 2009

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Anne Francis dies aged 101

Shepway Liberal Democrats are sorry to announce the passing of our oldest member, Edith Francis (known as Anne) who sadly died yesterday.

23 Dec 2009

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BEADLE WELCOMES LIB DEM TUITION FEE PLEDGE

The Liberal Democrats have confirmed their commitment to scrapping university tuition fees.

23 Dec 2009

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Liberal Democrats call to scrap Council Tax blocked by unholy Labour-Tory alliance

Labour and the Conservatives joined together to defeat a Liberal Democrat motion to scrap Council Tax brought to the last Council Meeting by Liberal Democrat Councillor Robin Lawrence.

23 Dec 2009

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Spelthorne Conservatives vote to further restrict scrutiny of the Council

At the Council meeting on the 17th December the Conservatives voted through another change to procedure to further reduce the scrutiny that the Council will have to face. The change was to amend the Code of Corporate Governance to remove the requirement to present an annual scrutiny report.

23 Dec 2009

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