Penalty must fit the Crime says Middlewich Campaigner
Dr Peter Hirst, active Libdem campaigner in Middlewich has called for constant review in the UK legal system to ensure that punishment matches the crime and outdated laws are dropped.
14 Jul 2006
National News
Crack Down On illegal Street Traders
Powers to crack down on illegal street trading in parts of Leicester have become law after being passed by Parliament.
13 Jul 2006
13 Jul 2006
Government scraps police merger plan
In a major U-turn the Government has scrapped its plans to merge police forces in England and Wales, it announced yesterday. The scheme to reduce the number of forces from 43 to about 28 was the brainchild of the former home secretary, Charles Clarke. The Liberal Democrats opposed the mergers.
13 Jul 2006
USA Extradition: An open letter from Nick Clegg MP
Today, the Liberal Democrats won an unprecedented victory against the Government in a debate on the lop-sided Extradition Treaty with the United States.
13 Jul 2006
New Focus for Springvale Ward
The July - August edition of the Springvale Ward Focus is now being delivered free to 5000 homes in the ward. You can find a PDF version of this Focus in the Springvale section of the Download area of this site.
13 Jul 2006