Former Tory candidate for Colne Valley defects to Lib Dems
Amanda Harland, former Conservative Candidate for Colne Valley in West Yorkshire, has defected to the Liberal Democrats.
7 Mar 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/
Lib Dems Launch Campaign For Women's Votes
Charles Kennedy MP, Liberal Democrat Leader, this week launched his Party's manifesto for women. Amongst the proposals are plans to introduce a fairer Citizen's Pension, a Maternity Income Guarantee, and free long-term care for the elderly, helping both those in need and their carers.
6 Mar 2005
Mike Treleaven attacks 'double whammy'of future council tax rises and revaluation
Speaking at the Liberal Democrat spring conference in Harrogate today Totnes Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Mike Treleaven, highlighted the dramatic rise in Council Tax likely after the next General Election if either the Labour Party or the Conservatives are returned to power.
6 Mar 2005
Conference Speech by Charles Kennedy MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy this morning addressed the Party's Spring Conference in Harrogate, he said:
5 Mar 2005
Mike Treleaven calls for changes to planning laws to allow more affordable houses to be built
Speaking at the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference in Harrogate earlier today, Totnes Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Mike Treleaven highlighted the problems caused by the lack of affordable housing in the constituency and backed calls for radical changes including an overhaul of the planning laws. Speaking after the debate Mike Treleaven said:
5 Mar 2005
Leicester Hospitals 9th in cancelled operations league
New figures revealed today by Parmjit Singh Gill, Member of Parliament for Leicester South, show that the University Hospitals of Leicester Trust has had 715 cancelled operations so far this year. This means the Trust ranks 9th highest in the country for last minute cancellations for non clinical operations in the whole country.
4 Mar 2005