You Know Where I Stand: Trident Renewal
The House of Commons voted on the future of Trident on the 14th March 2007. I want you to know where I stand.
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29 Mar 2007
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Campbell challenges Blair over wealth inequality
At Prime Minister's Questions yesterday, Menzies Campbell again challenged Tony Blair as to why "the poorest fifth of people in this country have a lower share of national income than they did in 1997". When Mr Blair failed to answer this direct question about inequality, Mr Campbell instead asked him to concede that the budget will hit hardest those earning less than £18,500 a year who are not eligible for tax credits. Mr Blair again deflected the question.
29 Mar 2007
Dundee LibDems applaud Campbell's emphasis on the real issues facing Britain
Following Prime Minister's Question Time today (Wednesday 28th March), Dundee LibDems have praised Liberal Democrat Leader, Sir Menzies Campbell MP, for using the opportunity to highlight the plight of Britain's poorest people.
28 Mar 2007
Gurkhas Return to Westminster: Fair Pensions for All Campaign Backed by Ming
Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell today met with a delegation of Gurkha veterans in Westminster, and backed their ongoing campaign for fairer pensions. Menzies Campbell called for an immediate review to deliver fairer pensions to the many Gurkha veterans on low pensions or no pension at all.
28 Mar 2007
Whitby Councillor Rob Broadley gets blogging
Councillor Rob Broadley has gone into cyberspace: Whitby voters can now keep up with Rob's activities and contact him though his blog http://robbroadley.blogspot.com/
28 Mar 2007
Maureen discovers Shepway to CUT Plastic Bottle Recycling
Lib Dem campaigner and keen re-cycler Maureen Speller has discovered that the plastic bottles skip at the Ross Way waste centre will be withdrawn on 31 March this year. The cut will come as a blow to those who do not have doorstep recycling collection (in particular those in flats) as it will make it harder to recycle these materials.
28 Mar 2007