Starbucks Tax Commitment Welcome Start BUT They Must Pay Fair Share
Stephen Williams,Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson commented on the news that Starbucks has agreed to pay more corporation tax:
13 Dec 2012
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Coalition on Right Track on Employment
Commenting on the latest released unemployment figures, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Committee on Work and Pensions, Greg Mulholland said:
8 Dec 2012
Nick Clegg Statement on the Draft Communications Data Bill
Commenting on Theresa May's draft Communications Data Bill, known in the press as the "Snoopers' Charter", Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said: "There were significant concerns about the draft bill, which is why I insisted that it be put before the Joint Committee.
7 Dec 2012
Tring Liberal Democrats Enjoy a Pre-Christmas Social Evening
Tring Liberal Democrats enjoyed a lively pre-Christmas Social Evening in Wigginton last Saturday, 8th December. As the Party prepares for a resumption of political campaigning in the Spring a series of planning and social events have been arranged between January and Easter. Last Saturday's event was a successful trial run with good conversation, fine wines and some interesting cheeses.
9 Dec 2012
Further Rail Improvements in East of England: More Trains between Ipswich and Lowestoft
Abellio train operator Greater Anglia today, Monday, 10th December 2012, introduced a new hourly service between Ipswich and Lowestoft after work to install a passing loop was completed at Beccles. The £4m scheme, jointly funded by Network Rail and Suffolk County Council, has brought a previously disused platform at Beccles station back into use.
10 Dec 2012
UK-EU Relationship: Making the Case for "Associate Membership"
"European Union leaders are struggling to find a way out of their immediate difficulties without committing themselves to electorally unpopular long-term strategies. Years of panicky crisis management have taken their toll. Nobody at the top table has the nerve to deal seriously with blueprints, from whichever source, or roadmaps, to whichever destination. The current endeavour, indeed, is a scramble for the lowest common denominator of ambition and commitment.
ADMEP
6 Dec 2012
News from the Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
Get In the Swing - the regular Tea Dances are celebrating in style, holding a themed 1920′s Tea Dance as part of the 90th Anniversary celebration for Chorleywood Memorial Hall. 1.30 - 4.00pm, on 5th January. £3 for dancers, £1.50 for non dancers, and carers are free. Refreshments will be available. There is a free first come, first served bus service from Croxley Green Community Car Park at 12.45pm and from Watersmeet at 1.00pm. For further information - ring Three Rivers District Council 776611, or www.threerivers.gov.uk. There will be more dances are on 12th February and 12th March, 2013
12 Dec 2012
News from the Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
Get In the Swing - the regular Tea Dances are celebrating in style, holding a themed 1920′s Tea Dance as part of the 90th Anniversary celebration for Chorleywood Memorial Hall. 1.30 - 4.00pm, on 11th December. £3 for dancers, £1.50 for non dancers, and carers are free. Refreshments will be available. There is a free first come, first served bus service from Croxley Green Community Car Park at 12.45pm and from Watersmeet at 1.00pm. For further information - ring Three Rivers District Council 776611, or www.threerivers.gov.uk. Future dances are on 5th January, 12th February, 12th March
29 Nov 2012
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SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
24 Nov 2012
Railfreight Boost for East of England - New Rail Track at Nuneaton will take Lorries off the A14
Greener transport, more reliable passenger trains, fewer lorries on the A14 and increased rail capacity are promised for the East of England by significant railfreight improvements at Nuneaton. The 16th November saw the completion of an important £30 million rail scheme contructed by engineering companies Atkins and Balfour Beatty. The 1 mile of track, bridges and a junction were jointly funded by the Coalition Government, Network Rail and the European Community's TEN-T programme. This short new freight line and flyover has been officially opened and now links the cross-regional Nuneaton - Felixstowe route to the West Coast Main Line.
21 Nov 2012
Coalition Government Help for Regional Businesses
Help where it's needed to encourage new jobs
28 Oct 2012
S W Hertfordshire Liberal Democrat Tops Poll as "most influencial Briton on EU Policy"
South West Hertfordshire resident, Liberal Democrat Sharon Bowles MEP is already well known both as the powerful chair of Europe's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee. Now, after being chosen as MEP of the Year last month and then named by a Financial News publication as one of the '30 most Inspirational Women in the City of London' , she has been named by a poll across Europe's senior politicians and civil servants as "the most influencial Briton on and in European policy making".
18 Nov 2012