Victory for Liberal Democrats as ID cards to be scrapped within 100 days
The Coalition Government today announced that ID cards are to be scrapped for British citizens within 100 days.
28 May 2010
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Liberal Democrat Councillor becomes Mayor of Wolverhampton
Liberal Democrat Councillor Malcolm Gwinnett was sworn in as the Mayor of Wolverhampton on Wednesday May 19. In his acceptance speech at the Annual Council Meeting, the new Mayor announced economic regeneration would be the theme of his year in office. He said "As Mayor and an ambassador I pledge to do all I can to attract investment in and raise the profile of our city and to contribute in whatever way to the ongoing work to shape its future."
27 May 2010
Houses and Travellers update
Reacting to the recent news from the new coalition Government that Regionally imposed Housing targets will be scrapped, the Lib Dem Leader of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, Stuart Bray said:
27 May 2010
Farron announces Deputy Leadership bid
Following the announcement by Vince Cable that he will be stepping down as Deputy Leader to concentrate on his new role as Secretary of State for Business, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has announced he will be standing for the position of Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
27 May 2010
Liberal Democrat policies announced in Queen's Speech
A large number of Liberal Democrat policies were announced in today's Queen's Speech, including the party's major priorities: fair taxes, a fair start for children, a green and sustainable economy, and a comprehensive clean up of politics.
26 May 2010
The Queens Speech
Yesterday's Queen's Speech was unlike any we have seen for years. It was not simply another list of bills from a government determined to rule from the centre. It was not simply a speech from another one-party Government able to push through measures without the support of a majority of the country.
NCDPM
26 May 2010