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."
MEPs are expected tomorrow (Tuesday Jan 17th) to support a resolution condemn the disturbing evidence of homophobia in EU countries and calling for EU laws upholding human rights and outlawing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation to be extended and properly implemented in all member states.
Shepway Lib Dem Treasurer and no2id campaigner Darren Briddock welcomed the defeat in the house of lords of the governments controversial ID Card Bill.
Hash Chandarana, member of the Rushey Mead Focus team took local concerns straight to the top and met with City Council Leader Roger Blackmore. "Rushey Mead is such a great place to live" said Hash, but the local councillors seem happy for the basics to slip and deteriorate." he goes on to explain, "action is needed to clean up the graffiti, provide more recycling bins and sort out the broken pavements."
The Liberal Democrats today held their 'Meeting the Challenge' Conference. The Meeting the Challenge project is an overarching policy review following the 2005 General Election, it has been open to members of the Liberal Democrats and also members of the general public to participate in.
The Liberal Democrats today held their 'Meeting the Challenge' Conference. The Meeting the Challenge project is an overarching policy review following the 2005 General Election, it has been open to members of the Liberal Democrats and also members of the general public to participate in.
