Local GP to stand for Parliament
Voters in Shrewsbury will have the chance vote for a local GP at the next general election.
CW
9 Oct 2008
CW
9 Oct 2008
All EU countries must recognise same-sex partnerships
The European Parliament is urging member states to give EU-wide recognition to same-sex partnerships forged under the national law of any one of them in the same way as marriage. This would then allow those partners to take advantage of EU free movement laws to live anywhere in Europe, without forfeiting legal and tax advantages. London Liberal Democrat MEP Sarah Ludford, the party's European justice & human rights spokeswoman who is a persistent campaigner for equal rights, is strongly supporting the call. It comes in a declaration which if supported by half of MEPs demands a response from EU governments and the European Commission.
9 Oct 2008
Freak weather fails to frighten Farron
Local MP Tim Farron joined hundreds of drenched competitors on Saturday in the Puma Coniston Trail Race to finish an impressive 151st.
9 Oct 2008
Reassurance sought on Shepway Council Investments
Lib Dem Cheriton Councillor Tim Prater has written to Cabinet Finance Chief David Monk and Finance Director Kathryn Beldon at Shepway Council to ask what investments in Iceland, if any, the District Council has. Tim said:
9 Oct 2008
BRENTWOOD: "U-turn" on cabinet proposals
BRENTWOOD council will not change the way it makes decisions, following an outcry from local residents.
BG
9 Oct 2008