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Councillor Alan Taylor 'Talking Politics' with Sir Cyril Smith.

Talking Politics by Councillor Alan Taylor

Councillor Alan Taylor is the Leader of the 30 strong group of Liberal Democrats who control Rochdale Council. Here is Alan's Talking Politics Page that will appear in local newspaper The Rochdale Observer.

29 Jan 2007
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Bogus Callers in Charles Crescent, Cheriton

Bogus workman claiming to be from the water board in order to try to gain access to peoples homes were seen in Charles Crescent on Sunday. The police were called after one resident raised the alarm.

29 Jan 2007
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House of Lords should be predominately elected

Commenting on reports that the Government's White Paper on House of Lords reform will suggest a chamber half-elected and half-appointed, Liberal Democrat Shadow Constitutional Affairs Secretary, Simon Hughes MP said: "Whatever the contents of the White Paper, Liberal Democrats will continue to press for a predominately elected second chamber. There must be an open and honest debate about the arrangements for an effective second chamber which will properly hold the Government to account. "The objective for all reforms of Parliament is to make sure that the legislature passes good laws and that the executive is held to account."

29 Jan 2007
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Peter and Christena Smith Suspend Lib Dem Membership

Shepway Liberal Democrats have accepted a request from Hawkinge Councillors Peter and Christena Smith to suspend their membership of the Liberal Democrats. In a letter to Shepway Local Party Chair Tim Prater on Saturday, the couple said:

29 Jan 2007
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