Southport Liberal Democrats

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Town Centre Library open!

Mon 5th Jul 2010

At 9.30am this morning the Mayor, Maureen Fearn, cut the ribbon and declared the new Library open! This has been a long campaign and many folk did not believe that we would win through. Nevertheless with the support of the people of Southport we did. Special mention must go to Jean Alexander who was the public face of the campaign and who did not shirk from standing out in the cold collecting signatures or speaking to council meetings. We should also mention the Visiter and in particular the Editor. His enthusiam for the project was a key factor in our success. More information and photographs are on the Birkdale Blog for today.

 other photos on the blog (photography: Iain Brodie Browne)

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Give workers freedom to choose retirement date, says Minister New!

Thu 29th Jul 2010

Commenting, Ed Davey said: “With more and more people wanting to extend their working lives we should not stop them just because they have reached a particular age. We want to give individuals greater choice and are moving swiftly to end discrimination of this kind.

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ASBOs are a failed policy, says Brake New!

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Commenting on today’s speech by the Home Secretary in which she said  it was ‘time to move beyond’ Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs), Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake said:

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Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy, says Hughes New!

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Commenting on Labour's decision to oppose legislation for a referendum on the alternative vote, which was a commitment in their manifesto, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said:

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Evidence released shows Labour neglected Armed Forces, says Tim Farron New!

Tue 27th Jul 2010

The documents show that Labour ministers were formally warned that the military needed an alternative to the Snatch Land Rover in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a reaction to the revelations, Tim Farron said:

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Coalition sets out ambitious climate change policies New!

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne today set out ambitious plans to tackle climate change and give the UK the secure, low carbon energy it needs.

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Coalition announces Pupil Premium to provide extra money for disadvantaged pupils.

Mon 26th Jul 2010

The Coalition Government today announced a Pupil Premium to target extra money at schools taking disadvantaged pupils.

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Police commissioners must have tough checks and balances, says Brake

Mon 26th Jul 2010

Commenting ahead of the Home Secretary’s statement on elected police commissioners, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake said:

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Deputy Leader Simon Hughes on 10 weeks that have revitalised politics

Wed 21st Jul 2010

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Simon Hughes has written of his pride at the huge achievements the Liberal Democrats have made in the 10 weeks since the formation of the Coalition Government.

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10 weeks on the Lib Dems have had huge influence in Government

Wed 21st Jul 2010

In just 10 weeks since the start of the Coalition Government, the Liberal Democrats have exerted a huge influence over its agenda.

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Yarl’s Wood closure a sign of Lib Dem influence in Government, says Brake

Wed 21st Jul 2010

Commenting on Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg’s statement that the child detention facility at Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre, where children are detained awaiting deportation, will be closed, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake said:

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Nick Clegg sets out the aims of a liberal Parliament

Fri 16th Jul 2010

In his speech at the liberal think-tank Demos, Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg set out his aims for a liberal Parliament. Full text below: Last year, I wrote a pamphlet for Demos, arguing that the liberal moment had come. I argued that demands for a new approach to politics, for a radical redistribution of power, would soon have to be met by a liberal agenda.

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Vince Cable makes speech on higher education funding

Thu 15th Jul 2010

Vince Cable today gave his first speech on higher education since becoming Business Secretary, in which he suggested that a graduate tax might be a fairer system for funding universities than tuition fees.

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Lord Ashdown to lead review of emergency aid

Wed 14th Jul 2010

Lord Ashdown will lead a taskforce of humanitarian experts from inside and outside Government to review all aspects of how the UK Government responds to disasters and work with the international community to speed up the delivery of aid.

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Terror law review a big step towards making Britain fairer says Brake

Tue 13th Jul 2010

Commenting on the Home Secretary’s announcement of a review of counter-terrorism laws, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs, Tom Brake said:

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Court ruling secures freedom from persecution for gay asylum seekers

Wed 7th Jul 2010

Commenting on today’s Supreme Court ruling that it is not acceptable to refuse asylum to an individual on the basis that they can hide their sexuality to avoid persecution,  Simon Hughes, said:

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Torture inquiry to restore Britain’s reputation says Brake

Tue 6th Jul 2010

Commenting on the Government’s announcement that there will be an inquiry into the treatment of terror suspects, Tom Brake MP said:

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Clegg announces welcome political reforms says Simon Hughes

Mon 5th Jul 2010

Commenting on today’s announcement of a referendum on AV, Simon Hughes said:

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Nick Clegg's statement on Political and Constitutional Reform

Mon 5th Jul 2010

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the Government’s proposals for parliamentary reform.

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Norman Baker announces £15m Government funding for green buses

Mon 5th Jul 2010

The funding is intended to put low carbon buses within the reach of as many operators and local authorities as possible throughout England.

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