Government Must End Crazy ID Cards Plan Now.
The Government's data disaster over child benefit records shows why plans for Identity Cards must be scrapped, say Scarborough Liberal Democrats.
23 Nov 2007
Leadership Ballot Papers In Post
Ballot papers for the Lib Dem leadership election are now in the post to everyone who was a party member as of October 31st. They should arrive in the next few days and will be accompanied by manifestos from both candidates, and need to be returned in time to arrive by December 15th.
23 Nov 2007
MP welcomes new veteran scheme
Today's announcement that St Austell will be one of six areas to pilot better healthcare for veterans, including those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, has been welcomed by the local MP. However, Matthew Taylor MP is calling for the scheme to be made national.
23 Nov 2007
Ex-Attorney General "not persuaded" of case for terror detention extension
Former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith, giving evidence to a committee of MPs, said he was "not persuaded" of the need to extend detention beyond 28 days. And he said he would have resigned had Tony Blair's government succeeded with their attempts at 90 day detention. Giving evidence to the same committee, the director of public prosecutions said he will not be pressing the Government for the current 28 day limit for holding suspects to be extended. Sir Ken MacDonald said prosecutors had "managed comfortably" with 28 day detention.
22 Nov 2007
Statement from Tim Farron on possible foot and mouth leak
Local MP, Tim Farron has issued the following statement following reports this morning of a possible new leak of the foot and mouth virus from the Government's animal health facility at Pirbright:
22 Nov 2007
Farron calls for world class coach to lead England
Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron will today table a parliamentary motion in the wake of England's disastrous end to their European championship qualifying campaign calling on the Football Association to reinstate the home internationals next summer and move to recruit a world class coach.
22 Nov 2007