West Dorset
Liberal Democrats

Blunkett resignation justified by persistent and continued flouting of rules

David Laws MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, responding to David Blunkett's resignation, said "David Blunkett's departure was both inevitable and justified by his continual flouting of ministerial rules in what appeared to be in his own financial interests. His exit from the Cabinet became increasingly inevitable as he refused to acknowledge his mistakes, and as it became clear that he had been warned on a number of occasions about ministerial rules.

2 Nov 2005
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Local Councillors at the Eid Light's Switch On!

Eid Lights light up Milkstone Road!

This year - there was a subdued atmosphere at the "Annual Eid Lights Switch On" at a ceremony on Milkstone Road. Everybody's thoughts were with those affected by the recent Asian Earthquake including the Town's Mayor, Councillors, Community Leaders and a number of children from the local area.

2 Nov 2005
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Cllr. William Hobhouse admits mistake!

William Hobhouse to apologise to Council!

Following a meeting of Rochdale Council's Standard's Committee - Bamford Councillor William Hobhouse has agreed to apologise following a mistake he made after only 5 months as a Councillor. William made the mistake of visiting a Constituent to discuss a Planning Application whilst a Member of the Planning Committee.

2 Nov 2005
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