Sir Menzies resignation letter
Here is the full text of Sir Menzies Campbell's letter of resignation as Leader of the Liberal Democrats:
16 Oct 2007
Farron meets with Border bosses
Local MP Tim Farron met today with ITV Executive Chairman Michael Grade, along with a delegation of other MPs from the Border region to discuss ITV's proposal to axe Border TV in favour of broadcasting from Tyne-Tees TV instead. Mr Farron has also tabled a Commons motion in protest against the plans to shut down one of the most popular regional television broadcasters in the country.
16 Oct 2007
MP calls for moratorium on post office closures
Local MP Tim Farron has today tabled a Commons motion protesting against the Government's intention to press ahead with the plans to close up to 2,500 local post office branches, many of which will be in Tim's constituency. The motion calls on the Prime Minister to put a stop to plans until the Sustainable Communities Bill, backed by the Liberal Democrats from day one, comes into effect.
16 Oct 2007
Nominated Neighbour Scheme
The is being piloted for pensioners in the Saffron area, hopefully if successful will be rolled out in other parts of the city.
16 Oct 2007
Lib Dems call for quicker response to residents
Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have called on the Council to respond much more quickly to enquiries and complaints, following a report highlighting failures in responding to residents in a satisfactory time scale.
16 Oct 2007
Lib Dems respond to resignation of Sir Menzies Campbell
Rochdale Liberal Democrats have reacted with surprise over the resignation of Lib Dem Leader Sir Menzies Campbell. Commenting on the resignation of Sir Menzies Campbell MP, Rochdale MP Paul Rowen said: "Sir Menzies has led our party with distinction and great dignity. I understand this was purely a personal decision and one that I understand.
16 Oct 2007