Nick Clegg sets up an independent Commission on Social Mobility.
Local Liberal Democrats have praised new party leader Nick Clegg's decision to set up an independent Commission on Social Mobility.
7 Jan 2008
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Liberal Democrat leader vows to "break the two-party system"
Nick Clegg, the new Liberal Democrat leader, has vowed to "break the two-party system" in UK politics. Speaking on Sky News' Sunday Live show Mr Clegg said he believed 2008 would be the "crucial year" to restore his party's fortunes and we are on the way to reinventing politics. The days of two-party politics are numbered." Mr Clegg added: "I have set a very clear long-term objective which is that I want to see us over the next two elections break the two-party system for good, establish three-party politics for good."
7 Jan 2008
MP calls for fuel enquiry
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen is leading calls for an urgent Parliamentary enquiry after NPower revealed a huge increase in fuel bills. Last week, the company announced an increase of 12.7% for electricity and 17.2% for gas bills. The company announced the dramatic rise on the rising cost of fuel and other bills including rising Government 'efficiency guidelines.'
7 Jan 2008
Post Office closures delayed until after the election!
In what has been described a cyncical ploy, the Government has postponed controversial post office closure plans until after the local elections in May.
7 Jan 2008
Children at risk in Epping Forest due to binge drinking culture
Liberal Democrats in Epping Forest have expressed their concern at the number of children admitted to accident and emergency departments in hospitals in the area suffering from alcohol related problems.
7 Jan 2008
2007 the worst ever year for personal data privacy
Liberal Democrat research has revealed that 37 million items of personal data went missing last year. The figures raise further questions about the Government's ability to handle personal data, and call into doubt plans for identity cards.
6 Jan 2008