Lib Dems pledge to slash student debt.
Lib Dems will make the millstone of student debt a thing of the past, says Tania Exley-Moore.
21 Apr 2005
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Liberal Democrats highlight student debt and their plans to scrap tuition fees
The Liberal Democrats have highlighted plans to scrap university tuition fees and top-up fees, and introduce of grants of up to £2,000 a year for poorer students so that no one is deterred from going to university by the fear of debt. The plans, funded by a 50% tax rate on earnings over £100,000, would cut debt for those on low incomes by an average of £7,000.
21 Apr 2005
Simon Davey welcomes plans for Public Bypass Meeting
Simon Davey, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Congleton West Ward, welcomed news of a public meeting to discuss proposals for a Congleton Bypass.
21 Apr 2005
Claire Rayner boosts Peter Carroll's Campaign
Top "agony aunt" Claire Rayner visited residents of Holywell House in Folkestone yesterday to boost Peter Carroll's campaign to beat Michael Howard. Claire told residents that she was a supporter of the Labour Party for over 50 years. She has now switched her support to the Lib Dems.
21 Apr 2005
Liberal Democrats choose a candidate
LIBERAL Democrats in the Epping Forest constituency have adopted Dr Michael Heavens as their parliamentary candidate for the general election.
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20 Apr 2005
Harefield schools review
The period for public consultation on the proposal for schools in Harefield, Bitterne Park and Townhill area has completed and the proposal will now go to the school organisation committee in May. David Goodall, the Parliamentary candidate for Southampton Itchen, says "At present the main concern I have is over the proposed changes to the schools in Harefield"
20 Apr 2005