BROWNS TAX CHANGES GIVES SHABBY DEAL FOR SOLDIERS
Up to 66,000 armed forces personnel will be worse off from this week as a result of the abolition of the 10p income tax rate, according to research by the Liberal Democrats.
15 Apr 2008
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40,000 pupils not entered for GCSE Maths and English, Liberal Democrat research shows
Over 40,000 children were not entered in GCSE exams for maths and English last year, and over 60,000 children were entered for fewer than five GCSEs, according to figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats. The figures, contained in a parliamentary answer, show that the Government's target that all children should achieve at least five good passes at GCSE is currently unachievable.
15 Apr 2008
Town Ward Councillor slams Spending on Alleyway
Cllr Alison Kelly has criticised plans to spend £450,000 on an alleyway leading from the Town Hall car park to Epsom High Street.
14 Apr 2008
Shepway Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing Works
A number of roads in Sandgate, Cheriton, East Folkestone, Hythe, New Romney and Lydd have been scheduled by Kent Highway Services for "Micro-Surfacing". It is anticipated that all works will be undertaken from the last week in April to the second week in May.
14 Apr 2008
Brown must speak out on China's role in Darfur
Over 3,000 protesters gathered outside the Sudanese Embassy in London on Sunday as part of a global day of action to end the conflict in Darfur. Addressing the protest, Nick Clegg called on Gordon Brown to speak out against China's role in Darfur and persuade China to use its influence to bring the fighting there to an end.
14 Apr 2008
Paul Holmes MP and Friends of the Earth Demonstrate at East Midlands Airport against Gordon Brown's Climate Change Bill.
Paul Holmes MP and Friends of the Earth held a demonstration at East Midlands Airport last Saturday to highlight the gaping holes in Gordon Brown's Climate Change Bill.
14 Apr 2008