Liberal Democrats reveal plans for zero carbon Britain
The Liberal Democrats have revealed radical proposals to transform Britain into an international leader in tackling climate change, making the country carbon neutral by 2050.
30 Aug 2007
Liberal Democrats reveal plans for Zero Carbon Britain
The Liberal Democrats today revealed radical proposals to transform Britain into an international leader in tackling climate change, making the country carbon neutral by 2050. The measures, which will be debated at the party's conference in Brighton next month, strengthen the Liberal Democrats' position as the only major political party with specific proposals designed to face the challenge of climate change.
30 Aug 2007
"Prohibition of animal gathering must be relaxed" - Farron
Local MP, Tim Farron is calling for the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to relax the rules on animal gathering ahead of next months Westmorland County Show. Since the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Surrey earlier this month DEFRA has placed restrictions on animal movements and gatherings, but since it would appear that the disease has not taken hold, Mr Farron is keen for the Westmorland County Show to continue as normal with livestock.
30 Aug 2007
Lib Dems urge end to petrol cars
Petrol-powered cars should be phased out within decades to help fight climate change, say the Lib Dems. Environment spokesman Chris Huhne says cars should use alternative fuel - like hydrogen fuel cells - by 2040 as part of plans to make the UK carbon-neutral. "The EU acting together through the internal market can make sure that change happens," he said.
30 Aug 2007
London Global Times article on Chinese Lib Dems
The London Global Times on 28 August 2007 published an article on the Chinese Lib Dems [Chinese language] which you can read at http://tinyurl.com/58lu77
30 Aug 2007
Council Leader speaks of Infirmary fury
Rochdale Borough's Leader of the Council, Councillor Alan Taylor, has slammed cuts at both Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield Hospital in Bury. Councillor Taylor was speaking after the Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson MP last week rubber-stamped the decision of health bosses to close down A&E and maternity wards in Rochdale. Councillor Taylor is now calling for the cuts to be brought up at the next meeting of AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) as a matter of urgency.
30 Aug 2007