Giving evidence to the Iraq Commission, Menzies Campbell yesterday called on Gordon Brown to give a target date for withdrawal of British troops from Iraq when he becomes Prime Minister. He said that during his visit to Iraq Gordon Brown should make clear to the Iraqi government that our continuing presence in the country is unsustainable.
Tim Farron, Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming has today received assurances from Lord Rooker, the Minister for Sustainable Farming and Food that the farming industry will be fully consulted on a replacement to the Hill Farm Allowance scheme.
Local MP Tim Farron is getting behind this year's Carers Week, 'My Life as a Carer' held from 11th to 17 June. Carers Week raises awareness of the UK's six million carers - people who look after a loved one who is ill, frail or disabled. 'My Life as a Carer' will focus on the impact caring can have on people's finances, career, relationships and health. Events will be taking place across the UK during the Week to help highlight the support and services that are available to carers, regardless of their age or background.
Cornwall's five-strong team of Liberal Democrat MPs today (Wednesday) slammed Royal Mail plans to introduce 'zonal pricing', which will see the cost of bulk business mail to Cornwall rise, to cut prices in urban areas.
Commenting about the threats of diversion of Arts and Heritage funding to the Olympics, Lib Dem Arts and Heritage Spokesman Paul Holmes MP said:
Commenting about the threats of diversion of Arts and Heritage funding to the Olympics, Lib Dem Arts and Heritage Spokesman Paul Holmes MP said: