TEN THOUSAND LOCAL PENSIONERS WOULD GET £100 A MONTH BOOST FROM LIB DEM PENSION PLANS
The Liberal Democrats have launched the most generous package for older people on offer from any major political party.
16 Apr 2005
Councillor Caroline Courtney and Joshua Hanley are part of the Liberal Democrat team for Tuffley.
Caroline, who lives on Stroud Road near to St Barnabas Church, was first elected to the city council in May 2021. She is the cabinet member for culture and leisure.
Joshua Hanley grew up in Tuffley, went to local schools and is now raising his family here.
He is a sports coach and has helped run local football teams.
If you have any issues you would like Caroline or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them by email at tuffleyliberaldemocrats@gmail.com
You can also follow Caroline on Facebook at fb.me/Caroline4Tuffley/
Rover: Many questions to be answered say Liberal Democrats
As MG Rover workers begin to receive their redundancy notices, Liberal Democrat Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary, Malcolm Bruce said If there is an enquiry into the collapse of MG Rover, then it must be at arms length from Government and focused on what can be learnt. There are a number of questions that need to be answered that relate to the conduct of the Government and the DTI as well as the Phoenix directors."
16 Apr 2005
Labour Minister urges Lib Dem vote to beat Howard
Labour Minister Denis MacShane has urged local Labour supporters to vote Lib Dem to beat Michael Howard in Folkestone & Hythe. Speaking in Maidstone, Mr MacShane said "Everybody in Folkestone should unite to get rid of Michael Howard."
16 Apr 2005
Pavement Parking
County councillor Janet Whitehouse has received many complaints about cars parking on pavements.
16 Apr 2005
Liberal Democrats take the lead on the environment
Charles Kennedy, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, today underscored his Party's commitment to the environment by highlighting the 'Green Thread' that runs throughout Liberal Democrat policy. The Liberal Democrat manifesto, launched yesterday, includes green action points in every policy area.
15 Apr 2005
Stephen Robinson urges close monitoring of postal votes
West Chelmsford Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate Stephen Robinson says that a dramatic rise in the number of applications for postal votes has raised concerns about electoral fraud. He said, "A survey conducted by the Times found applications had increased by as much as five times in some marginal seats, compared with the 2001 election. Applications overall had almost trebled since 2001."
15 Apr 2005