Welcome Change in Cider Tax
The Government's U turn in reducing cider duty from 10% to 2% over the rate of inflation has been welcomed by Richard Younger-Ross, calling it a victory for common sense.
12 Apr 2010
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Liberal Democrat News
Poorest Pay More In Tax, Richest Less Under Labour Says Nick Clegg
The Liberal Democrats will today unveil evidence that the poorest 20% of people are losing more of their income in tax than they did in 1997, while the richest 20% are paying less. Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg will reveal further details of his party's manifesto pledge for a £17bn tax switch to help rebalance Labour's unfair tax system, putting £700 into the pockets of millions of people on low and middle incomes by raising the personal allowance to £10,000.
12 Apr 2010
Fighting to protect our local NHS services
Ann Haigh is fighting to protect our local NHS from cuts which could affect patients in Epping Forest. She is campaigning against the closure of the Accident and Emergency Department at St George's Hospital and to protect services at Whipps Cross and Princess Alexandra.
12 Apr 2010
Liberal Democrats pledge biggest rail expansion since the Victorians
"High speed rail is hugely important, but it is only part of the 21st century rail network Britain needs. Our plans will reopen thousands of miles of track across the country and make our railway great again," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary Norman Baker.
12 Apr 2010
My Commitment to the people of the Bury St Edmunds Constituency
If elected to represent the people of Bury St Edmunds in the House of comments I promise that:
12 Apr 2010
Farron makes pledge to voters on student fees
Tim Farron today signed a pledge to voters ahead of the forthcoming general election that he would vote against any increase in fees in the next parliament.
12 Apr 2010