Liberal Democrats back Trident cut to kickstart disarmament
A vote by Liberal Democrats for Britain to cut the number of Trident nuclear warheads to kickstart international nuclear disarmament has been welcomed by Liberal Democrats.
3 Mar 2007
People owning homes worth £1m or more could face a new "wealth tax
Treasury spokesman Vince Cable wants to hit "obscenely large" property investments and believes an annual 1% levy could be the solution. The estimated £1bn return would be used to cut inheritance tax and stamp duty bills for the less well off. The proposals were announced in a speech at the party's spring conference in Harrogate.
3 Mar 2007
Contaminated Petrol: Are you Affected?
Kent Trading Standards have received a number of complaints from motorists alleging that their cars have required repairs as a result of being filled with contaminated petrol.
3 Mar 2007
John Pugh backs the "stop homophobic bullying" campaign
Southport's Liberal Democrat MP John Pugh was the first in the queue to be photographed backing the "Stop Homophobic Bullying" campaign at Harrogate conference today.
3 Mar 2007
Climate Change Plan
A plan that will lead to a significant reduction in the city council's greenhouse gas emissions over the next 18 years will be presented to councillors on the 12th March.
3 Mar 2007
Dundee LibDems slam Labour over climate change
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Saturday 3rd March) slammed the Labour Westminster Government for deciding to downgrade the Climate Change Bill promised in the Queen's Speech, to only a draft bill.
3 Mar 2007