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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
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
Robinson on ITV and radio tribute to Ming Campbell
Chelmsford Lib Dem candidate Stephen Robinson has been busy in the media in the last week. On Thursday he appeared on ITV's "Anglia Late Edition", covering a range of political topics, and on Tuesday on BBC Essex's lunchtime programme (and in the local press) he paid tribute to Sir Menzies Campbell.
17 Oct 2007
Local Lib Dems at regional conference
10 Liberal Democrats from Chelmsford were among around 200 representatives at the party's regional conference on Saturday. The conference debated a range of issues including the effect of climate change on the region; the need for political power to come down from central government and the need for a rail link east-west across the region.
17 Oct 2007
Farron urges connection improvements for Oxenholme
Local MP Tim Farron pressed Robin Etherington, Communications Manager from the First Rail Group on improving connections from Oxenholme to Windermere in a meeting in the House of Commons today. At present many passengers disembark at Oxenholme only to see the connection to Windermere disappearing into the distance, Mr Farron received assurances that this issue would be looked into.
17 Oct 2007
"Keeping Britain farming is an investment that the Government isn't making" - Farron
Speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon, Tim Farron, Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming attacked the Government's farming policy in today's debate on foot and mouth. Mr Farron criticised the Government for not providing adequate investment in a vital industry. Mr Farron also repeated his calls for DEFRA to provide price support for farmers, some of whom have lost well in excess of £10,000 in recent months.
17 Oct 2007
LibDem Planning & Transport Convener welcomes 'positive moves' on residents' parking
Dundee City Council's Liberal Democrat Planning & Transport Convener, Cllr Fraser Macpherson, has today (Wednesday 17th October) welcomed a report being considered by city councillors next week which could result in more residents' parking schemes in the City.
17 Oct 2007
Street cred closure - a tragedy
Over 3000 residents in the Borough of Rochdale will be affected by the closure of Street Cred in Rochdale. The sudden closure has shocked Rochdale residents. Street Cred ceased trading yesterday (Tuesday 16 October). Council Leader Alan Taylor has pledged to do all he can to help.
17 Oct 2007