Lib Dems Slam South East Airport Expansion
Commenting on the first day of the public inquiry into the expansion of Stansted Airport today, Liberal Democrat Transport Secretary, Alistair Carmichael MP said:
30 May 2007
Freedom of information: An update by Ming Campbell MP
On Friday 18th May, Conservative and Labour MPs voted to exempt Parliament from Freedom of Information laws, creating one law for MPs and Lords and one law for everyone else. The Bill - introduced by a Conservative MP - will now go to the House of Lords, where it can still be stopped from becoming law.
24 May 2007
The First TEN Reasons not to vote Conservative in Shepway
"New council: Same Old Tories": that's the conclusion many reached on Wednesday night as Shepway's newly appointed Council Leader Tory Robert Bliss announced an increase in the size of the Shepway Cabinet from 7 to 10. That move will put around £25,000 a year into the pockets of Conservative Councillors - a total of around £100,000 in the next four years.
18 May 2007
Freedom of Information: A Direct Appeal from Ming Campbell MP
This Friday the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill will once again be debated on the floor of the House of Commons.
16 May 2007
Massive Backing for Folkestone Post Office Campaign
Hundreds of people have returned petition forms against the proposed closure of Folkestone Post Office. A few weeks ago the Post Office announced that Folkestone Post Office is to be closed, with services will be moved to a new "franchise" based at WHSmith in Sandgate Road - unless a public consultation can change their mind.
15 May 2007
Folkestone Dog Hunt ends as Bracken is found
The owners of missing Folkestone dog Bracken have thanked all those who helped the hunt for their missing terrier. After a call from Aylesham, Bracken has been reunited with her family, seemingly fine but needing a good meal.
15 May 2007
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