Rochdale's Lib Dem MP - Paul Rowen has shown his support for Rochdale AFC and Rochdale Hornets Rugby Club by advertising at the ground. Paul, has shown commitment to the clubs by purchasing an advertising hoarding that will be on the touch line at the club for this season.
Former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, 59, has died after collapsing while out hill walking in Scotland. The Labour MP for Livingston was considered one of the Commons' most intelligent MPs and one of its most skilled debaters. He spectacularly resigned from Tony Blair's Cabinet in March 2003 over the Iraq crisis. One of the highest profile figures in the Labour party, he delivered a withering speech on the decision to go to war with Iraq, as he quit government ranks.
With twice as many floats and more than 120,000 people taking part, organisers have described Brighton and Hove Pride as "just phenomenal" with Sussex Police saying it was the largest party ever held in the city.
Signs that the Government might change its mind on compulsory ID cards have been welcomed by local Liberal Democrats.
Tony Blair has outlined a raft of plans to extend powers to deport or exclude foreigners who encourage terrorism. The UK can already exclude or deport those who pose a threat to security and the premier said he wanted to clamp down on those who advocated terror. Mr Blair said he was prepared to amend human rights laws to make deportations more straightforward.
Tony Blair has outlined a raft of plans to extend powers to deport or exclude foreigners who encourage terrorism. The UK can already exclude or deport those who pose a threat to security and the premier said he wanted to clamp down on those who advocated terror. Mr Blair said he was prepared to amend human rights laws to make deportations more straightforward.
