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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
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Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
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Brown's tax changes in disarray as Government forced into u-turn
Labour MPs today called off their revolt over the abolition of the 10p income tax rate after Alistair Darling promised to compensate poor households who will lose out. The Chancellor said he would use the minimum wage, tax credits and winter fuel payments to compensate the estimated 5.3 million families who will suffer financially from the abolition of the 10p rate. Changes, he said, would be backdated to April 2008. Frank Field responded by saying he would withdraw his rebel amendment that had attracted the signatures of 45 Labour MPs and threatened Gordon Brown with his first Commons defeat as prime minister. Both Nick Clegg and David Cameron raised the issue at Prime Minister's questions today. Nick said that the lowest earners were being made deliberately worse off by the Government's tax changes, and criticised Labour for doing the job of the Tories.
23 Apr 2008
LIB DEMS WELCOME U TURN ON TAX
Tania Exley-Moore on behalf of Scarborough and Whitby Liberal Democrats welcomed the belated U-turn of some Labour MP's to the swinging tax levied on the poorest in our community. Vince Cable and the Liberal Democrats opposed the tax changes when they were proposed a year ago. They highlighted the fine print of Gordon Brown's proposal but were ignored not only by the rest of the Labour Government but also by the Press.
23 Apr 2008
Lib Dems launch flag for St George's Day.
Rochdale marked St George's day with the raising of the flag outside Rochdale Town Hall. Leader of the Council Alan Taylor was joined by a number of local residents and councillors at the front of the town hall for the celebrations. The St George's flag also flew outside many pubs, businesses, cars and homes.
23 Apr 2008
Rochdale Borough Lib Dem Manifesto 2008.
"Two years ago, the Liberal Democrats took control of our Council for the first time ever, and during that time we've continued to deliver on our exciting programme of change and improvements for our Borough. This is your Council, and our main aim is to make your Council a listening Council that can react to your suggestions and worries. This manifesto again demonstrates some of our achievements, and sets out our next step and our priorities for the coming year. We highlight jobs, health, our environment, community safety, provision for the older members of our community, and our strong commitment to value for money.
23 Apr 2008
Simon Hughes MP launches Lib Dem Manifesto!
President of the Liberal Democrats, Simon Hughes MP, has taken time out to officially launch Rochdale Borough Liberal Democrat's manifesto for 2008 alongside Rochdale MP Paul Rowen. Mr Hughes came to Littleborough and talked to local residents over a cup of tea at Littleborough Coach House.
23 Apr 2008
Government dithers whilst fuel poverty persists - Webb
Commenting on the outcome of Ofgem's summit today where energy companies promised to renew their efforts to tackle fuel poverty, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Steve Webb said:
23 Apr 2008