National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Tough cuts for Blackburn with Darwen but some protection due to Lib Dem pressure

Cuts have to be made across all areas of government spending, and local government is no different. The Lib Dems' top priority has always been to ensure that the local government finance settlement is fair, and protects councils in the most deprived areas. Despite the huge pressure on public finances, the Coalition has taken unprecedented steps to protect councils most reliant on central government funding.

14 Dec 2010

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Norwich MP welcomes targeted funding for Norfolk Schools

The Liberal Democrats have announced a major investment for local schools through the Pupil Premium. Norfolk looks set to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the scheme. In its first year, the programme will target £625m extra funding to the poorest children in school, with this figure rising to £2.5bn each year, by the end of this Parliament.

14 Dec 2010

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Liz launches regional network of DAPHNE projects fighting violence against women and young people

Wolverhampton's Euro MP Liz Lynne was guest speaker at the launch of a network of projects from all over the West Midlands region fighting violence in the community which together have won nearly £3 million support from the EU's DAPHNE programme.

14 Dec 2010

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Changes in Licensing Laws

The latest version of the Government proposals on changes in the liquor licensing laws are in a Bill which was published at the beginning of December. They include:

14 Dec 2010

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Pupil Premium in Guildford

Today the coalition government unveiled further details of the Pupil Premium - a key Liberal Democrat policy which will ensure the most disadvantaged children in our country get the help they need.

13 Dec 2010

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Independent Candidate Joins the LibDems

Local Liberal Democrats are delighted that Martin Adams, who stood as an Independent candidate in the General Election earlier this year, has just signed up to join the Lib-Dems.

13 Dec 2010

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