Anger over rise in MP pensions
MPs came under fire for their gold-plated pensions today after it emerged that the cost of their retirement had soared by 25%.
14 Jan 2009
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Nine out of 10 schools asbestos ridden
Almost nine out of 10 school buildings in Rochdale contain asbestos.
14 Jan 2009
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Government business loan plan threatens taxpayer with all the risks and no rewards
Commenting on reports that the Government is planning to guarantee up to £20bn of loans to small businesses, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said: "The Government's proposal, essentially the same as that of the Conservatives, potentially involves very large taxpayer liabilities and is in effect a subsidy to bank lending."
13 Jan 2009
LABOUR MINISTER'S POST OFFICE HYPOCRISY SLAMMED BY LIB DEM CHALLENGER
Newcastle East Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesman Greg Stone has condemned his Labour opponent Nick Brown's "shameless hypocrisy" after it emerged that the Labour minister had sought to invite himself to the official re-opening of Newton Road post office this Friday.
14 Jan 2009
Lib Dems Slam Council's Free Post Office Payments Delay
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have slammed the Mayor and his Cabinet for delaying the reintroduction of free Council Tax Payments at the Post Office for twelve months. This comes in spite of the fact that they have performed a u-turn and accepted the case for the removal of the unfair, discredited charge on payments.
14 Jan 2009
Children's life chances still tied to the circumstances of their birth - Clegg
The Independent Social Mobility Commission, set up by Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg and chaired by Barnardo's Chief Executive Martin Narey, has found that a child's life chances are 'dependent on the background and earnings of its parents'. The commission's report also found that increased education funding has failed to reach those children most in need.
13 Jan 2009