Time to Scrap Nuclear Power
The Liberal Democrat Conference was today urged to rule out the construction of any more nuclear power stations.
21 Sep 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/
Cllr Helen Dick welcomes Post Office debate
Dundee Liberal Democrat Councillor Helen Dick has welcomed the debate on the Royal Mail and the Post Office Network, which took place today (20th September) at the Liberal Democrats' Federal Conference in Blackpool.
20 Sep 2005
Liberal Democrats call for the funding gap in 16-19 education be be closed
On the third day of their autumn Conference the Liberal Democrats have called on the gap between what a school receives and a F.E. College receives for teaching to be closed. Almost half of the students in post-16 students are taught in F.E. Colleges, but yet they receive at least 10% less than schools for teaching similar, or the same, courses.
20 Sep 2005
Liberal Democrats call for more and better NHS Dentistry
Over half of the population of England are not registered with an NHS dentist. The Liberal Democrats believe this crisis is of the Conservatives making dating from a decision in the early 1990's to close two dental schools and cut dentist's fees, it has been made worse by the current Labour Government's lack of early investment.
19 Sep 2005
Liberal Democrats call for the Millennium Goals to remain at the heart of the International Agenda
The Liberal Democrats have passed a motion on the Millennium Development Goals this afternoon. 2005 marks the five-year review of the Millennium Development Goals. Conference welcomed the review and the efforts made so far, however were aware that significant progress still needs to be made in a number of areas and raised doubts of success by 2015 without a major concerted effort and additional financing.
19 Sep 2005
Liberal Democrats discuss the future of Europe
This morning the Liberal Democrats have discussed the future of Europe at their Conference. This was the first time the Party has had an opportunity to discuss Europe since the failed referendums on the European Constitutions in France and the Netherlands.
19 Sep 2005