15 Most Recent Stories From London Liberal Democrats News Stories

Thu 11th Mar 2010:

Anti-counterfeit agreement raises civil liberties alarm.

The European Parliament has raised serious concerns about the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) being negotiated between the EU, US and others. This is designed to fight global infringement of intellectual property rights, counterfeiting and piracy but may in the process harm individual internet users' data protection and access rights.

Boris' broken promise on ticket offices will make travel less safe for Londoners - Caroline Pidgeon.

Caroline Pidgeon, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Transport spokesperson, commenting on London Underground's plans to reduce the opening hours of a number of tickets offices said:

Wed 10th Mar 2010:

A MESSAGE FROM SUSAN KRAMER MP ON RICHMOND PARK CAR PARKIN CHARGES.

"Dear Resident,

MP 'SADDENED' AS CONSERVATIVES REFUSE TO VOTE TO KILL OFF CAR PARK CHARGES IN RICHMOND PARK - KRAMER .

Susan Kramer, MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston has expressed her sadness that Conservative peers tonight (Wednesday 10th March) refused to support Liberal Democrat efforts to kill off proposals for car parking charges in Richmond Park.

Burstow Tackles the Prime Minister over Unfair Admission System.

Local Liberal Democrat MP, Paul Burstow, stepped up his campaign for a fair school deal for local children today with a question to the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown.

Government Concedes to Pressure From Carers.

Following a campaign by carers and Carers organisations supported by local MP, Paul Burstow, the Care Services Minister Phil Hope MP has announced that he will hold Primary Care Trusts accountable for their spending on carers' breaks.

Government Concedes to Pressure from Carers.

Following a campaign by carers and carers organisations supported by local MP, Paul Burstow, the Care Services Minister Phil Hope MP has announced that he will hold Primary Care Trusts accountable for their spending on carers' breaks.

MEPs slash red tape for 9 out of 10 London firms.

The European Parliament has voted in favour of exempting struggling small businesses from producing onerous annual accounts. The amendment to EU company law would vastly reduce red tape for the smallest firms, which are 90% of the total number of businesses in the capital.

Olympic legacy promises must start with the Olympic stadium.

Dee Doocey, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Olympics Spokesperson, commenting on the replies she received today from her questions to Baroness Ford (Chair of the Olympic Park Legacy Company) about the future of the Olympic stadium said:

Brown is leading with a weak hand .

"The Budget must clearly spell out where Labour intend to make spending cuts in order to tackle the budget deficit. All we have seen from the Prime Minister today is more waffle" said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor today.

New approach to tube upgrades now needed following PPP ruling - Caroline Pidgeon.

Caroline Pidgeon, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Transport Spokesperson, commenting on the final ruling on the cost of the second phase of Tube Lines contract upgrading the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines said:

Tue 9th Mar 2010:

Export figures are deeply alarming .

"It is wrong to suggest that the British economy can escape from this recession by just relying on exports. It just isn't happening' said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor

No Pyre Without Smoke.

To mark the 27th No Smoking Day, local MP Tom Brake is backing an Early Day Motion supporting the work of the charity which organises the day.

High Street Blues.

The Liberal Democrats have unveiled plans to revitalise Britain's high streets by creating a better business environment for small businesses.

LIB DEMS BATTLE TO SAVE BUS STOP COUNTDOWN TIMERS.

Susan Kramer MP has vowed to fight for residents set to lose out after transport chiefs announced the removal of all countdown information boards in Ham ward, and many on the Upper Richmond Road.

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