National News - Rushcliffe Liberal Democrats

Labour Government at odds with party members over the NHS

The government's plans to expand the role of the private sector in the NHS, were defeated yesterday after the big trade unions voted against it, despite a plea from the health secretary, Patricia Hewitt, that it was vital to achieving shorter waiting lists and a better service. The health secretary will not moderate her policies as a result of the vote, promising only to consult more and provide protection for any staff transferred into the private sector, claiming she has support in the constituency parties for radical reform.

29 Sep 2005

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Liberal Democrats attend the University of Wolverhampton Fresher's Fayre

The annual Fresher's Fayre took place today at the University of the Wolverhampton. The Liberal Democrats were the only mainstream political party to have a stand at the Fayre and signed up a number of new members and took details of many more that expressed an interest.

29 Sep 2005

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New Romney Town Goes to Polls

New Romney Town residents are going to the polls today to choose their new District Councillor. Lib Dem candidate Toni Powell has pledged that as your new Councillor she will fight for real action to resolve the Conservative Council's recycling fiasco.

29 Sep 2005

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Green Flag Awards for Leicester Parks

Leicester City Council is celebrating national Green Flag Awards for four city parks, following over £170,000 of improvements. Evington Park, Knighton Park and Watermead Country Park have all achieved the Green Flag standard for the first time. Abbey Park has received the award for the 4th consecutive year.

29 Sep 2005

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Liberal Democrat Prospective Mayoral Candidate Selected

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have selected Christine McHugh as their prospective candidate for the Bedford Mayoral election in 2007. Christine was second in the Mayoral election in 2002, beating both the Tory and Labour candidates but missing out to "Better Bedford's" Frank Branston.

28 Sep 2005

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Does Rochdale's MP listen well enough to his Constituents?

One accusation often levelled at politicians is that they don't listen enough to their Constituents. Rochdale's MP - Paul Rowen took time out of his schedule to make sure his hearing was in tip top condition. Paul, the Lib Dem MP for Rochdale decided to get his hearing tested by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf, the charity represents the 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. Paul has voiced his support for the charity that focuses on the support to ensure that those with a disability and older workers receive the help they need to remain in the work place.

28 Sep 2005

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Labour Government at odds with party members over the NHS

Liberal Democrats attend the University of Wolverhampton Fresher's Fayre

New Romney Town Goes to Polls

Green Flag Awards for Leicester Parks

Liberal Democrat Prospective Mayoral Candidate Selected

Does Rochdale's MP listen well enough to his Constituents?

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