Labour Rejects Scrutiny Of Saudi Arms Deal
Commenting on the Labour Government's rejection and for transparency in international arms deals, Liberal Democrat MP from Chesterfield, Paul Holmes, said:
18 Jul 2007
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Labour MPs oppose Liberal Democrat proposal for fair taxes for the rich
A Liberal Democrat proposal for fair taxation of the wealthy was voted down by Labour MPs in the House of Commons yesterday, as the Tories sat on their hands. The motion was proposed in an opposition day debate led by Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable. Dr Cable called for the closure of loopholes in capital gains tax which allow the very wealthy to pay less tax than their cleaners. He warned that middle-income families were disproportionately burdened by stamp duty and inheritance tax thresholds.
17 Jul 2007
Tories reject proposal to increase recycling
Conservatives at Essex County Council have rejected a call to increase recycling targets across Essex. At a meeting of the council today (17 July), the Liberal Democrats group proposed that the council sets ambitious and firm recycling targets which the Conservatives voted against.
17 Jul 2007
Liberal Democrats propose 4p cut in income tax
Radical tax plans that will take the basic rate of income tax to its lowest level since 1916 have been unveiled by the Liberal Democrats.
17 Jul 2007
Special Olympics
Leicester has been named as the city that will host the next Special Olympics National Summer Games in 2009.
17 Jul 2007
Windermere roundabout option back on the table - Farron challenges County Council to take it seriously
Tim Farron joined residents and business people at the Marchesi centre in Windermere yesterday to look at the revised plans for the Windermere traffic system. Tim is pleased that the County Council have listened to the views of local people and have dropped plans to reduce parking on Crescent Road as well as presenting new options for the main junction off the A591.
17 Jul 2007