National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Clegg criticises Prime Minister over Olympic torch parade involvement

The Beijing Olympic Games torch relay yesterday featured ugly scenes of protest, which disrupted the London leg of the tour that was billed as a journey of harmony and peace. More than 35 protesters were arrested in a series of clashes with the police, who had to reroute part of the procession to protect the 80 runners. Nick Clegg said it was "wholly inappropriate" for Gordon Brown to receive the torch at Downing Street during the parade.

8 Apr 2008

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Labour's Tax Bombshell

If you earn between about £5,400 to £16,000 a year, you will notice a tax increase in your pay packet in April. This is because the 10% income tax band has been doubled to 20% by the Labour Government, in a change announced by Gordon Brown last year but only brought into force this month. This extra tax is being used to cut taxes on higher earners.

8 Apr 2008

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Spam, Spam, Spam... Briddock Warns Gmail Account Users to Change Passwords

Following two recent spam email messages which seem to have been sent from members of the Liberal Democrats, local computer engineer Darren Briddock is warning that there seems to be a spate of spam emails coming from Gmail accounts, and is advising Gmail users to make sure they have changed their password recently.

8 Apr 2008

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LIB DEMS CONDEMN TORY "PENNY PINCHING" ON SCHOOL CLOTHING

Liberal Democrats on North Yorkshire County Council have announced their intention to "call-in" the Council's decision to freeze the level of the school clothing allowance at £60 a year. This means that the decision will be sent back to a committee to be looked at again.

8 Apr 2008

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Plastic Bag Campaign Gathers Momentum

Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats' campaign to make Epsom and Ewell a plastic bag free borough gathered momentum on Sunday 6th April. Despite appalling weather conditions, nearly 1000 leaflets were handed out to shoppers in Epsom Market Place while the Farmers' Market was in full swing.

8 Apr 2008

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Widening health inequalities are Labour's most shameful NHS failure

Figures revealed by local Liberal Democrats have shown that the life expectation in St Peters and Park Wards and are up to seven years lower than other parts of Wolverhampton.

8 Apr 2008

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