News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

Campbell on Crime - Liberal Democrats offer results not gimmicks

In a major BBC interview, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell has set out why crime is an important issue for Liberal Democrats and why it will be the subject of a big campaign for the party, to be launched later this month. Sir Menzies Campbell said "I know a little bit about crime myself because, for nearly four years of my professional life, I prosecuted serious crime like murder and rape and armed robbery and I know just how damaging it can be to victims."

4 Jan 2007

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Nicol Stephen's New Year Message

In his new year message, Nicol Stephen MSP, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, said, "2006 has been a momentous year for the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

4 Jan 2007

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January Focus for Springvale

Springvale Liberal Democrats are now delivering 5000 copies of their first Focus for 2007.

4 Jan 2007

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Gurkha Justice: The Gurkha Citizenship and Pension Campaign

The Liberal Democrats have placed a petition on the website of the Prime Minister for Gurkha Justice. Despite winning a pledge from the Government in 2004 to offer citizenship rights to Gurkhas, the Home Office continue to block and delay many applications. Gurkha pensions are also between 1/8th and 1/6th that of comporable service pensions. If you feel that this treatment of retired Gurkha soldiers who have fought for and served Britain is wrong, please sign the petition on the 10 Downing Street web site.

3 Jan 2007

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Fare rises a bitter pill to swallow

Commenting on increased rail fares which come into force today, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, Alistair Carmichael MP said: "The Department for Transport is determined to micromanage every aspect of our railways, apart from the one which matters most to passengers. At a time when some train operators are removing seating in order to cram on more passengers, these price rises are a bitter pill to swallow."

2 Jan 2007

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Public Meeting called to back the Save OUR Royal Victoria Campaign

Shepway Liberal Democrats have called a public meeting to give local people an opportunity to protest about the possible selling off of the Victorian parts of the Royal Victoria Hospital. The meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th January 2007 at 7.00pm in St Johns Church, St Johns Church Road in Folkestone.

3 Jan 2007

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