Riots - What do you think?
Michael Bryant writes:
18 Aug 2011
'I warned Cameron over the hiring of Andy Coulson', says Clegg as he distances Lib Dems from hacking scandal
Coalition facing deeper splits as Clegg distances himself from Cameron Lib Dem leader raised serious concerns over phone hacking suspect when Coalition was formed Pressure on Cameron grows as aides admit he did discuss BSkyB bid with Murdochs Nick Clegg spoke of 'murky practices and dodgy relationships' at the heart of Britain's establishment as he spoke at a conference at Admiralty House in London today Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg warned David Cameron about having shamed phone hacking suspect Andy Coulson at the heart of government, it emerged today.
21 Jul 2011
Vince Cable: I declared war on Murdoch... now everyone agrees with me
Vince Cable today says there is "a big case to answer" about whether Rupert Murdoch is fit and proper to keep his stake in broadcaster BSkyB. In an interview with the Evening Standard, the Business Secretary also reveals for the first time that he considered resigning from Cabinet during the furore when he said he was "at war" with the media tycoon.
JMPE
17 Jul 2011
David is new Mayor
WHALEY Bridge Liberal Democrat Councillor David Lomax is the new Mayor of High Peak.
4 Jun 2011
Liberal Democrat Candidates for High Peak Borough Council Elections on May 5th 2011
High Peak Liberal Democrats will be fielding candidates across the borough in the Local Elections on May 5th. All existing councillors will be defending their seats in Blackbrook, Chapel-en-le-Firth, New Mills and Whaley Bridge.
3 May 2011
Shirley Williams writes… Why Vote Yes – For a system fit for purpose
Let me start by stating an undisputable truth; we live in a pluralistic society. Governments have recognised this in delivering our public services and in fostering multiculturalism. However, when it comes to how we vote for our politicians, we have been stuck with first past the post, and left with the patronisingly simple option of submitting a single cross.
SW
23 Mar 2011
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