Riverside should be given a chance
The City Council meeting about the proposed closure of a Riverside Secondary School was brought to an abrupt end amid continued angry interruptions from the public gallery.
13 May 2009
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Nick Clegg launches Liberal Democrat Europe election campaign
Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat European election campaign. In his speech he warned that Britain must lead within the EU to protect families from crime, climate change and the recession.
13 May 2009
Andrew Duff Backs Region's Small Business To Lead Economic Recovery
Speaking to a regional conference of the Federation of Small Businesses at Newmarket Racecourse today, Liberal Democrat MEP Andrew Duff will say:
13 May 2009
Free May Half Term holiday play events announced
The Mobile Activity Programme are free family play run by Shepway Council and funded by the Big Lottery and take a range of activities to venues across the district.
13 May 2009
Sainsbury's Profit Announcement Reinforces Need for Supermarket Regulator-Farron
Sainsbury's today announced underlying their profits have risen 11 per cent in a year to £542m as sales increased with more people buying from cheaper product ranges. Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson Tim Farron MP has reiterated his call for an Independent Supermarket Regulator to ensure these profits are passed on to farmers.
13 May 2009
Defra forced to return £200million in farm payments to EU
Figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed that Defra has been forced to return more than £200 million to the European Union over the last five years for breaches of the UK's Common Agricultural Policy requirements.
13 May 2009