Paul Pays A Visit To The 'schoolfriend' After School Club At William Rhodes Primary
Paul Holmes recently visited the Schoolfriend after school club at William Rhodes Primary School.
24 Jan 2007
Complex benefit system at breaking point - Laws
Commenting on today's [Tuesday] Public Accounts Committee Report criticising the Government's use of hundreds of leaflets to communicate with the public, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, David Laws MP said:
23 Jan 2007
Liberal Democrat MP proposes Bill to release Saudi contract reports
In a 10 minute bill presented to parliament today, Lib Dem MP for Southport John Pugh has called on parliament to lift the cloud of suspicion and allegation that hangs over the Al-Yamamah and other international contracts by providing a proper means of parliamentary scrutiny. He said that the release to an appropriate committee of the Commons of sensitive reports like the National Audit Office report on the arms deal, as proposed in his Inter-Government Contracts (Provision of Information) Bill, would do much to restore credibility all round.
23 Jan 2007
MPs Welcome For Strong Government For Cornwall
Cornwall's five MPs endorsed today's bid for Local Government reform by Cornwall County Council, welcoming it as "A step in the right direction"
23 Jan 2007
Give Devon and Cornwall Police Force the Support it Deserves
Marking the start of their "We Can Cut Crime" campaign, Devon and Cornwall's Liberal Democrat MPs have tabled a Parliamentary motion, criticising the Government for its lack of support given to the region's police force.
23 Jan 2007
We Can Cut Crime Campaign Launched
The Liberal Democrats have launched the 'We Can Cut Crime' campaign, unveiling five steps to a safer Totnes and Britain. The launch marks the start of a national campaign that will see cutting crime as the centrepiece of the Liberal Democrat run-up to the local elections in May.
23 Jan 2007