Liberal Democrats gain in latest poll
In a newly published poll conducted by MORI, the Liberal Democrats are shown to be attracting the support of 25% (up 4%), just one percentage point behind the Conservatives who are on 26%.
26 Jul 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/
Rob Marris misused Parliamentary funds to campaign!
Commenting on Rob Marris' use of Parliamentary funds to campaign in the General Election Colin Ross - Liberal Democrat candidate in Wolverhampton South West - said "I am shocked that Rob effectively tried to have the taxpayers pay for some of his electioneering - this is tantamount to cheating and put the other candidates at a disadvantage."
26 Jul 2005
Liberal Democrats attend the launch of kicfm.net
Earlier today Colin Ross and Robin Lawrence attended the launch of kicfm.net the 24/7 Internet radio station for young people by young people.
25 Jul 2005
MINISTER'S OFF-HAND COMMENTS ON RETIREMENT AGE WON'T INSPIRE PUBLIC TRUST - LAWS
The Pensions Minister, Stephen Timms, caused controversy today, remarking that as the increase in the state pension age for women has not been very controversial, 'why not add one or two years on at the end'. He made the off-hand comment at the press launch of the new report on retirement and pensions by the Institute of Public Policy Research. The report proposes that people in the workforce should have to work until they are 67 before they receive a state pension.
25 Jul 2005
MINISTER'S OFF-HAND COMMENTS ON RETIREMENT AGE WON'T INSPIRE PUBLIC TRUST - LAWS
The Pensions Minister, Stephen Timms, caused controversy today, remarking that as the increase in the state pension age for women has not been very controversial, 'why not add one or two years on at the end'. He made the off-hand comment at the press launch of the new report on retirement and pensions by the Institute of Public Policy Research. The report proposes that people in the workforce should have to work until they are 67 before they receive a state pension.
25 Jul 2005
MEASURES ON HIDDEN WAITING LISTS "LONG OVERDUE"
Patients forced to wait more than a year for diagnostic scans will be seen within six months under new plans to tackle hidden 'black holes' on NHS waiting lists. Patricia Hewitt, the Health Secretary, said it was 'just not acceptable' that some people were having to wait so long to find out what was wrong with them.
25 Jul 2005