A report which criticises 14 European governments, including the UK and claims they turned a blind eye to CIA flights used to transport terror suspects, is expected to face a close vote in the European Parliament. The report says the CIA operated "at least" 1,245 flights in European airspace or stopped over at European airports. Some, but not all it says, were used for extraordinary renditions.
Rossendale & Darwen Labour MP Janet Anderson has topped the list of MP claiming travel expenses for their car.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Wednesday 14th February) said the future looked bright for Dundee Airport, following the announcement of its transfer to Highlands & Islands Airport Limited (HIAL), from 1st September 2007.
Responding to comments made by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Iran's right to develop nuclear fuel and Ali Larijani's comments at the Munich Conference on Security Policy, Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell said "Iran's nuclear ambitions can only be contained by engagement not isolation."
Conservatives at Essex County Council have today approved a further above inflation hike in the Council Tax paid to the County Council for the financial year 2007 / 2008. Essex residents will see a County Council increase of 4.5% combined with increases from their Borough / District Councils and Essex Police and Fire Authorities.
In a political coup for the town Scarborough will play host to a range of high-profile Liberal Democrat politicians when the Liberal Democrat regional conference takes place here on Saturday 17th February.
