15 Most Recent Stories From London Liberal Democrats News Stories

Wed 10th Mar 2010:

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.

No Recourse, No Escape.

Local MP Tom Brake is calling on his fellow MPs of all political colours to show their support for International Women's Day by signing an Early Day Motion (EDM) 214.

Mon 8th Mar 2010:

Time Running Out For Brent Cross Call In - Teather.

Liberal Democrat Brent East MP Sarah Teather has again urged the government to call in the unpopular Brent Cross Cricklewood development.

Clegg Pledges Brent Schools Cash.

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has visit Brent to pledge extra cash for schools, targeted at the poorest children in the borough.

Olympics Star joins Park Charges Protest.

British Olympic star and medal hope, distance runner, Jo Pavey has joined the protest against parking charges in Bushy and Richmond Parks. She says her preparations require use of the parks on a daily basis (by car to the parks and running when there); parking charges will make the regular training run an expensive preparation.

'Chaos' Complaints over Freedom Passes.

Local pensioners applying through Post Offices for a new Freedom Pass have hit all kind of administrative hurdles and delays caused by the inability of London Councils - the joint body administering the scheme - to handle the volume of applications. There are reports of pensioners in Post Offices bursting into tears because their applications have got lost in the system. Vincent Cable MP warned about the problems being caused as a result of a complicated new system - designed to avoid fraud - including new photographs and a new processing system, via the Post Office, not involving the local council.

MP and Top Actress Join Forces over Houseboat Charges.

Vincent Cable MP is working with actress Susan Penhaligon (famous for the series "Bouquet of Barbed Wire") to highlight the plight of residential boat owners on the Thames faced with massive increases in licence fees to the Port of London Authority.

Autumn Consultation on Local NHS Cuts.

Local MPs have been told by NHS London that proposed cuts and reorganisations involving local hospitals would be subject to a formal consultation, but not before the autumn ("at the earliest").

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