The Mayor of Watford has reacted to the incredibly disappointing announcement from Labour about the delay of Watford General Hospital rebuild until 2032. This comes despite repeated assurances from Labour during the General Election.
The deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats on Oldham Council, Sam Al-Hamdani, has written to the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper asking the Government to lay out a timetable for a new law on “public candour” ahead of any local investigation into grooming.
Oldham Liberal Democrat Opposition Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has welcomed the announcement that Tom Crowther KC – who led Telford’s inquiry into child sexual exploitation – will work with Oldham Council to develop a new inquiry into abuse.
The Conservative Leader of Hampshire County Council has asked the Government for permission to increase Hampshire County Council's share of Council Tax by 15% this year. That amounts to roughly £250 extra on people's council tax bills.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has urged the Secretary of State for Health to do an immediate u-turn, following last night’s news that plans to rebuild hospitals in Lancaster and Preston now won’t start for at least another 10 years.
North Devon’s Liberal Democrat MP, Ian Roome, slammed the government following yesterday’s announcement that the start of construction of North Devon District Hospital will be delayed until after 2035.