Shetland Times Column 6th December 2024
Following the annual fisheries round with the UK, Norway and European Union there are cuts in some quotas for important species including cod, reduced by 20%, and herring by 23.9%.
6 Dec 2024
Gideon Amos wants station project back on track
Local MP Gideon Amos again stressed the case for the Wellington and Cullompton stations reopening project in Parliament. His comments came in a debate on public transport and followed two meetings with the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy.
6 Dec 2024
Bristol
Liberal Democrats Fight for Fairer Parking in Bristol
Lib Dems ensure all can access 1-hour free parking amidst the introduction of controversial car parking fees.
6 Dec 2024
Adam Dance MP urges government to scrap NICs hike harming South West businesses
Adam Dance, MP for Yeovil, has called on the government to scrap its “damaging” increase in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs), warning of the harmful impact on local small businesses
6 Dec 2024
Operation Brock 15-22 December 2024
Kent and Medway Resilience Forum announcement of Operation Brock in the run-up to Christmas 2024.
6 Dec 2024
Tim Farron meets with Roads Minister to make case for A66 upgrade
Local MP Tim Farron, and Rishi Sunak the MP for neighbouring Richmond & Northallerton, met with the Roads Minister Lillian Greenwood this week to make the case for the planned A66 upgrade to go ahead.
6 Dec 2024