News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

BROWN ACCUSED OVER LACK OF EARLY KNOWLEDGE OF NORTHERN ROCK PROBLEMS

In a Today programme interview this week Gordon Brown rejected suggestions the government had known early on about Northern Rock's problems but had failed to act in time to prevent a run on the bank. Chancellor Alistair Darling told Labour's conference that there are "lessons to be learnt" following the Northern Rock bank crisis. Mr Darling announced on Saturday that he is considering guaranteeing people's savings held in a bank or building society up to £100,000.

27 Sep 2007

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Councillors Joanne Park and Lawrence Hunter welcome the new on-street booze ban for Lemington

Booze ban hits Lemington's streets

After a long campaign by Coun Lawrence Hunter, an on-street booze ban has been introduced on Lemington's streets.

27 Sep 2007

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News round up from Lemington - Sept 2007

Local residents are supporting a council measure scheme to install speed humps on Mapperley Drive, Councillor Joanne Park reports.

27 Sep 2007

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Newburn councillor Mike Lynch at the re-opened Newburn Bridge

Newburn Bridge re-opens to traffic

Newburn Bridge has re-opened to traffic after a massive refurbishment.

27 Sep 2007

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ASYLUM FOR IRAQI INTERPRETERS

The Liberal Democrats are calling for the Labour Government to grant asylum to Iraqis whose work for the British has put their lives in danger.

26 Sep 2007

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Burma - Liberal Democrats call for action as Police attack Monks

Thousands of Burmese Buddhist monks and other protesters have been marching in Rangoon despite a crackdown that has reportedly killed at least one monk. Gordon Brown has called for a UN security council meeting today on the crisis. The prime minister said: "The EU is going to look at a whole range of sanctions that could be imposed."

26 Sep 2007

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