The Conservatives in Hythe have suspended the membership of former Tory Councillor Martin Ross who is standing against his own Party in Hythe South in a by-election to Hythe Town Council tomorrow. Former Conservative Councillor Martin Ross has called for a motion of no confidence in the local Conservative Party Chairman.
Paul Rowen (Rochdale, LDem)
A venue in Shropshire has become the first village hall to be granted a licence to offer same-sex civil partnership ceremonies.
Ted Heath, former prime minister and Conservative leader passed away aged 89. Parliamentary business was suspended after tributes had been paid by political allies and opponents alike.
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Commenting on the Chancellor's statement to change the definition of the economic cycle, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable MP has said "This makes a mockery of the Golden Rule and shows again the need for independent scrutiny of fiscal policy. For too long the Chancellor has been setting his own tests and then taking credit for having passed. He should admit he has made a mistake this time."
Paul Rowen (Rochdale, LDem)
