News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

Robin Lawrence slams secrecy in decision making

Robin Lawrence and Park Ward Liberal Democrat Focus Team are concerned by the apparent lack of consultation over the intended closure of Compton Park Activities Centre. The decision to close the centre has come out of the blue and left many users of the centre angry at not being consulted. Many of regulars at the centre have contacted the Lib Dems to ask for our help to get their voice heard. Wolverhampton's Labour run Council took the decision at a Cabinet meeting in September but the press and public were excluded when the fate on Compton Park Activities Centre was decided. Robin asks "Why all this secrecy about a swimming pool and sports hall? It's not a matter of national security!"

2 Oct 2006

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We cannot shirk from our responsibility on Guantanamo - Campbell

Responding to reports that the British Government has turned down an offer from the US to the return nearly all British residents held at Guantanamo Bay, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Menzies Campbell said "What is the point of the Attorney General and Lord Chancellor condemning Guantanamo as legally unacceptable when the British Government, at the same time, is unwilling to take back UK residents who are detained there?"

2 Oct 2006

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East End FOCUS - new edition for Pitkerro, Happyhillock and Douglas from Allan Petrie

Allan Petrie, editor of the Dundee Liberal Democrat "East End FOCUS" has today (Tuesday 3rd October) launched the on-line edition of a FOCUS Special covering the Pitkerro, Happyhillock and Douglas areas.

3 Oct 2006

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Dr Clive Sneddon, Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for Dundee East

Clive Sneddon highlights Labour threat to Dundee Post Offices

Dundee East Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson Dr Clive Sneddon has today (Tuesday 3rd October) warned of the continuing dangers to Dundee's post offices posed by Tony Blair's New Labour Government.

3 Oct 2006

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MEP Chris Davies sets out his environmental credentials.

Climate Change Conference - a great success!

Over 60 people attended Rochdale's first ever Climate Change Conference held at Richmond Hall last Saturday. There was a variety of guests including Lib Dem Deputy Leader - Vince Cable MP, Chris Davies MEP, Atifa Shah -Rochdale's Youth Member of Parliament, Frank Kennedy - Friends of the Earth, Councillor Anne Metcalfe as well as representatives from the Friends of Healey Dell and Save Spodden Valley Action Group.

2 Oct 2006

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Councillor Mark Birkett - Listening to YOU!

Talking Politics by Councillor Mark Birkett - Is it good to talk?

First and foremost, I got into local politics because, like many of you, I believe we face a stark choice in Rochdale; either to get to grips with the Town's enormous challenges today or face irreversible decline tomorrow. However, the re-invention of post-industrial Rochdale is something which cannot happen unless everyone feels a sense of ownership and responsibility for where Rochdale is headed. That, in my view, can only happen if we start at street-level up, rather than the other way round.

2 Oct 2006

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