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Shrewsbury and Atcham News
Problems for pensioners
Dr Charles West and Prof. Steve Webb Liberal Democrat spokesman on work and pensions met representatives of the Shropshire Association of Senior Citizens Forums to discuss pensions and pensioners.
CW
13 Oct 2009
Shrewsbury Liberal Democrats welcome High Profile visitor
Professor Steve Webb the shadow secretary of state for Work and Pensions visited Shrewsbury yesterday. Together with Dr Charles West, local Liberal Democrat campaigner, he visited the Jobcentre and the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) to see how the recession is affecting working people in Shrewsbury. They also talked to members of the Shropshire Senior Citizens Forums about the impact of proposals to raise the retirement age to 66.
CW
8 Oct 2009
Pensions Spokesman rebuttal of Tory policy
Ahead of his visit to Shrewsbury tomorrow, the Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Prof. Steve Webb MP., has responded to a Conservative announcement about raising the age of retirement.
CW
6 Oct 2009
Local Action Day on Unemployment
The Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Prof. Steve Webb MP., is heading to Shrewsbury on Wednesday 7 October to discuss plans for tackling rising unemployment in a series of discussions with local stakeholders and members of the public.
CW
2 Oct 2009
Lib Dem Doctor could win in Shrewsbury
Lib Dem Doctor could win in Shrewsbury
CW
1 Oct 2009
UK Lib Dem news
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Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
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International Development
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Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
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Fair Votes Now!
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LD
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We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use.
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