In advance of the European Council decision tomorrow on the patent court system for common EU patents, Andrew Duff, Liberal Democrat MEP for the East of England, is calling for an immediate end to the dispute over where the court should be located.
Public money spent on energy could be reduced as part of a scheme launched today to cut emissions and better protect homes, schools, parks and roads from the effects of climate change.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the government to create a separate 'farming green energy strategy' that includes grants and support to help farmers diversify and create green energy.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today used Transport Questions in the House of Commons to secure a meeting with the Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening, to make the case for the electrification of the Lakes Line and Furness Line Railways.
Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed news that the Coalition Government has decided to postpone the August fuel duty rise.
The government has finally published the House of Lords Reform Bill. Over 100 years ago a Liberal Government started the reform process which has been opposed by vested interests ever since. The new proposals are for a much smaller chamber (half the size it is currently) with 80% directly elected by the public.