Half of children living in poverty are not entitled to free school meals, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. Parliamentary answers have shown that free meals are available to children whose parents are on a variety of benefits, but not to those who claim working tax credits.
European Liberal Democrats from all over Europe gathered for the bi-annual ELDR Leaders and Ministers meeting, on Thursday 11th December 2008, which saw the participants reach a common position on the EU's ambitious climate change and energy 'package' of legislation on the eve of a two-day EU summit. Graham Watson, Leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe in the European Parliament, stated: "If member states cannot agree on effective emissions trading targets, they must agree on a method for carbon capture and storage."
A blanket 20mph speed limit looks set to be introduced on Newcastle's residential streets.
The Liberal Democrats are demanding to know how many homes the Ministry of Defence owns in Pallinsburn Court.
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Labour Councillors must not raise false hopes for a new shopping centre in Newbiggin Hall.