Protesters began descending on Edinburgh this morning ahead of the G8 summit, to urge the leaders of the world's richest nations to act to tackle climate change and eliminate poverty in Africa. Hopes that the summit will boost aid to Africa were raised yesterday by George Bush's promise to double American aid to the continent. But agreement on climate change appears unlikely with the US seemingly refusing to accept the problem exists.
On the eve of the G8 summit, Liberal Democrats are urging the leaders of the world's richest nations to Make Poverty History and too tackle climate change and eliminate poverty in Africa. Hopes that the summit will boost aid to Africa were raised yesterday by George Bush's promise to double American aid to the continent. But agreement on climate change appears unlikely with the US seemingly refusing to accept the problem exists.
Here is the result of the Chigwell Village By-Election held on Thursday 30 June 2005. The Winning Candidate is marked with a*
On the eve of Britain's six-month presidency of the EU, a survey reveals that there is widespread British support for the benefits of the single market: the right to work and live anywhere and to buy goods and services without restrictions or excise duty.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today welcomed the Scottish Parliament's backing for the introduction of free eye and dental checks for everyone in Scotland.
With summer holidays just around the corner, a local campaigner, Simon Davey is reminding Congleton travellers that they can now claim compensation for delayed or cancelled flights.
