Public Meeting demanded over Bus Cuts Furore
The future looks very bleak for Bus users in the borough following revelations that Bus Company Stagecoach is set to decimate current services.
19 Oct 2003
National News
Totnes shoppers queue up to sign 'Axe the Tax' petition
Totnes Liberal Democrats had a huge response from shoppers on Saturday morning when they launched their 'Axe the Tax' campaign. Leader of the Liberal Democrat group on South Hams District Council, Cathie Pannell, joined Totnes Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson Mike Treleaven and
18 Oct 2003
Axe the Council Tax
Local Liberal Democrat Councillors have pledged to campaign against the unfair Labour Council Tax.
17 Oct 2003
WHO WILL PAY FOR £8 BILLION BLACK HOLE IN THE RAILWAYS? - THURSO
Commenting on the announcement by the rail regulator that the UK's rail network needs an extra £8bn of public money over the next five years to maintain services, John Thurso MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, said:
17 Oct 2003
Mike Treleaven launches 'Axe the Tax 'campaign in the Totnes constituency
Mike Treleaven, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman for Totnes, will launch the party's 'Axe the Tax' campaign in Totnes on Saturday morning ( 18th. October) at 10.30am in the Market Square. There will be an opportunity for people to find out more about Liberal Democrat plans to replace this iniquitous and unfair tax with local income tax based on the ability to pay, and to sign a petition which will be part of a national petition to be presented to Government. Commenting on the launch Mike Treleaven said:
16 Oct 2003
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS REMAIN OVER GHOST FLEET - BAKER
In response to reports that two more vessels in the toxic 'ghost fleet' have left Virginia bound for Hartlepool in Teesside, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, has tabled several Parliamentary Questions to find out what action has been taken by the Government to protect British waters.
16 Oct 2003