Local Lib Dems survey tube users
Local Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson Councillor Ann Haigh was joined by local campaigners outside tube stations across the district this morning carrying out a tube survey.
17 Jan 2008
MP will vote for 1.9 per cent pay rise
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen will next week vote for a below-inflation pay rise - despite an independent body last night recommending a larger salary hike.
17 Jan 2008
Honour the Covenant says Rochdale MP
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has joined nearly 200 MPs in backing the Royal British Legion's campaign to 'Honour the Covenant'. The 'Military Covenant' is a mutual promise acknowledged by all services. It says that in return for service personnel agreeing to place themselves in harm's way for their country, the Government promises to help and support people in the Armed Forces and their families when this support is needed.
17 Jan 2008
Lib Dems: Folkestone Fire Service Consultation Misleading and Cuts Should be Cancelled
New research by the Liberal Democrats has shown up serious flaws in the information provided by Kent Fire and Rescue Service in their consultation on proposed cuts to Folkestone Fire Stations. The Liberal Democrats are saying that the information that has been provided in the consultation is misleading and not true.
16 Jan 2008
Lib Dem Islington one of Britain's best councils - Pink Paper readers
Congratulations to Lib Dem run Islington on being voted third best local authority in the Pink Paper readers awards. Manchester and Brighton-and-Hove councils beat it, however those cities did seem to sweep all the awards this year - Manchester Pride, Brighton Pride and the bisexual festival BiCon even took the top places as best event, pushing London Pride into fourth!
16 Jan 2008
HOLY MOLY! A NEW DANGER ON THE ROADS
Deep potholes could appear in Brentwood's roads under controversial cost-cutting proposals.The plans - likely to be introduced on April 1 - mean only urgent repairs will be carried out when road maintenance funds run out.
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16 Jan 2008