Happy New Year - 2006 a year of opportunity
The view from the Chair for the recent Wolverhampton Liberal Democrat newsletter for members and supporters.
18 Jan 2006
Answers needed over slowness of Bichard implementation - Campbell
Sir Menzies Campbell MP, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats, today at Prime Minister's Questions challenged the Prime Minister to tell the House of Commons how many of Sir Michael Bichard's recommendations following the Soham murders have so far been implemented. Sir Menzies went on to ask why the Impact computer system is reported to be three years behind schedule.
18 Jan 2006
LibDem councillor highlights local concerns about parking on Magdalen Green
Fraser Macpherson, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dundee's Tay Bridges Ward, has highlighted the concerns residents have raised about vehicles parking on Magdalen Green. The problem has increased in recent months, and there has been particular concern about vehicles parking on the Green near the junction with Riverside Approach, and, indeed, vehicles parking right across the junction itself.
18 Jan 2006
Liberal Democrats call for CSA to be scrapped as evidence mounts that it is not working
Ahead of a debate on the CSA secured by the Liberal Democrats in the House of Commons today, Liberal Democrat analysis of CSA statistics reveals that 4 out of 5 absent parents paid no child support in the three months to October 2005.
17 Jan 2006
Liberal Democrats call for CSA to be scrapped as evidence mounts that it is not working
Ahead of a debate on the CSA secured by the Liberal Democrats in the House of Commons today, Liberal Democrat analysis of CSA statistics reveals that 4 out of 5 absent parents paid no child support in the three months to October 2005.
17 Jan 2006
Watchdog's damning report on White Paper a new blow for Kelly - Davey
Commenting on the publication of a highly critical response to the Education White Paper by the independent government watchdog the Audit Commission Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary, Edward Davey MP said "This is another huge blow for Ruth Kelly. It will send shockwaves through Downing Street and the DfES. Government plans for schools have been branded unfair, unrealistic and poor value for money."
16 Jan 2006