West Dorset
Liberal Democrats

Blair, Blair, the Milk Snatcher

In echos of Margaret Thatcher (the original Milk Snatcher) Tony Blair and his Government are said to be considering ending milk subsidies for 1.2 million primary school children in England as they cost too much to administer. A report published today will recommend that the school milk subsidies paid to 15,000 schools and local education authorities in England be abandoned, saving £1.5m a year. The Government also plans to cut milk for children and pregnant mothers on benefit.

4 Jan 2006
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Charles Kennedy's New Year Message

At this time of year, we need to remember those worse off than ourselves. This Labour government keeps telling us that Britain is getting better; but it's not getting better for everybody. Unfairness divides our society. Inequality is worse than under Margaret Thatcher. We have an unfair tax system which means those on the lowest earnings pay more of their income in tax than the richest. Yet the new economy and the new information society have brought challenges and opportunities which should enable every individual to have the chance to make the best of their lives. These are challenges which I am determined my party will rise to.

4 Jan 2006
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Sweetman St. path

Dangerous Paving in Sweetman Street Repaired

Thanks to the actions of Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats and Robin Lawrence, dangerous paving is in the process of being replaced in Sweetman Street. Robin Lawrence was concerned for residents, visitors and local children when he discovered the very poor state of repair of the paved areas. Slabs were loose and uneven: a dangerous hazard for all.

3 Jan 2006
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Paddy Ashdown

Honour for Paddy Ashdown

Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown is among the figures from the world of politics to be named in the 2006 New Year Honours list.

2 Jan 2006
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Broken glass in Walpole Street

War on Litter in Park Ward

Park Focus Team members were shocked by the build up of litter in Walpole Street. Invited to visit the area by resident Adam Billington Robin Lawrence, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Park Ward was appalled by the state of the street. Mr Billington told Robin that Walpole Street has a good community feel although, as a father of a young child, he worries about the dangers of broken glass and litter on his family.

2 Jan 2006
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