GM decisions should not be made behind closed doors - George
Commenting on reports that the Government are on the verge of making a policy decision on GM, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Food and Rural Affairs Secretary said:
10 Feb 2004
Rossendale & Darwen select Mike Carr as PPC
Mike Carr has been selected by local Liberal Democrat members as their prospective Parliamentary candidate. He won a closely fought contest in which all local members had a vote. Mike lives in the constituency and has a wealth of experience.
9 Feb 2004
Town Meeting "little more than a political stunt"
The Town Meeting held last Wednesday, 4th February, has been dismissed by local Lib Dems as unrepresentative.
9 Feb 2004
Massive Response to Axe the Tax Petition
Mid Sussex Liberal Democrats were campaigning amongst shoppers in Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill on Saturday morning to get rid of Council Tax and its replacement with a fair alternative based on ability to pay. Serena Tierney, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman for Mid Sussex , said: "In two hours nearly 500 people signed a petition in favour of for the replacement of Council Tax with a local income tax. At times people were queuing to sign the petition."
9 Feb 2004
High-Speed Rail Link an essential investment - Thurso
Commenting on a report from the Commission for Integrated Transport calling for the development of a national high-speed rail link, John Thurso MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, said:
9 Feb 2004
Flooding - Scotland taking right approach
Welcoming the Scottish Executive's announcement of tightened restrictions on development in flood plains, Nora Radcliffe MSP, Scottish Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson, said pre-emptive action was the only way to minimise the risk of the misery of flooding.
7 Feb 2004