National News - Rushcliffe Liberal Democrats

Lib Dems achieve free eye and dental checks in Scotland

The Scottish Parliament has backed the introduction of free eye and dental checks for everyone in Scotland. The Liberal Democrat Partnership Agreement commitment to introduce free eye and dental checks is at the heart of the Smoking, Health and Social Care Bill which has now passed its final parliamentary hurdle. The Bill will also see the introduction of a ban on smoking in public places. The Scottish Liberal Democrats were the first political party in Scotland to back the ban.

25 Jul 2005

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Childline graphic: "Save our Night Service"

Children's lifeline faces cuts

Children ringing ChildLine in the early hours of the morning after being abused or running away from desperate situations at home may soon find that the lines are closed.

25 Jul 2005

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Police custody cell [Copyright: Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland]

Police Appeal for Custody Check Volunteers

Volunteers are being sought by Kent Police to make independent checks on people being held in custody.The Kent Police Authority wants people to observe and report impartially and independently on conditions under which others are detained.

24 Jul 2005

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Wolverhampton members attend a local Mosque

Members of Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats attended a presentation at the Medina Mosque on Newhampton Road East on the political roots of Islam and the politics surrounding the faith.

24 Jul 2005

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Liberal Democrats to Chair three Select Committees in Parliament

Liberal Democrat MPs Malcolm Bruce, Phil Willis and Alan Beith have all been appointed Chairs of Select Committees in Parliament. Chairing a Select Committee is a great honour and is only ever offered to MPs who have shown dedication to proper scrutiny, Parliamentary procedures and processes.

23 Jul 2005

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Liberal Democrats top young people's poll

The Liberal Democrats have been voted the most popular party amongst members of Birmingham's Young People's Parliament after Adam Teladia spoke to them. Adam Teladia is a Birmingham based student of Wolverhampton University and Vice Chair of the national Liberal Democrats Youth and Students.

22 Jul 2005

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Lib Dems achieve free eye and dental checks in Scotland

Children's lifeline faces cuts

Police Appeal for Custody Check Volunteers

Wolverhampton members attend a local Mosque

Liberal Democrats to Chair three Select Committees in Parliament

Liberal Democrats top young people's poll

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