HOLMES BACKS NURSES IN FIGHTING NHS CUTS
Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield, has joined the Royal College of Nurses in calling on the Government to keep nurses working and keep patients in Chesterfield safe.
28 Apr 2006
News
District Council Refuse Collection Service in great difficulty
The company has now failed and is in the hands of an administrator. This has made part of the refuse freighter fleet unavailable and the service is now being operated on an emergency basis by the District Council's waste management team. The team is reported to have said that residual waste black sack collection will be first priority and that recycling collections will not be made until more vehicles and operatives are available.
27 Apr 2006
Kings Fund NHS report more proof of Government failings - Webb
Responding to the new King's Fund report, Deficits in the NHS, suggesting that the NHS deficit could exceed £1 billion, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Steve Webb MP said:
27 Apr 2006
Rowntree report adds to argument for free long term care - Gidley
Commenting on the publication of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's report, Paying for Long Term Care, which is critical of the current system of funding and calls for a review, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Minister, Sandra Gidley MP, said:
27 Apr 2006
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The Gold Standard: Greenpeace and the WWF back the Lib Dem Vision to Halt Climate Change
In a hard-hitting speech today, Menzies Campbell has spelt out the Liberal Democrat challenge on the environment. He outlined five key principles to form a cross party agreement of tackling climate change, and criticised "A failure of nerve from the government. And a surfeit of spin from the Conservatives."
27 Apr 2006
Lib Dems Call to Cut Class Sizes, Not Schools
The latest on government figures released today show that almost 30,000 5-7 year olds are being taught in classes of 31 or over, an increase on 2005. The Liberal Democrats are calling for class sizes to be cut especially for the youngest pupils.
27 Apr 2006
Dudley
BRSK Rollout - What do you need to know?
As BRSK rollout across the Dudley Borough, Cllr Priest and the Lib Dem FOCUS Team stand up for residents.
4 Nov 2023