Lord Clement-Jones launches a Bill aimed at reviving live music in England and Wales
Culture, Media and Sport Spokesperson, Lord Clement-Jones has launched the Live Music Bill.
CW
31 Jul 2009
News
Shrewsbury and Atcham News
GP's secrecy jibe at health centre cost
Shropshire Star 17/0709
CW
23 Jul 2009
Radical measures needed to lessen banks' threat, says Vince Cable
Lib Dem Treasury spokesman says it must be easier for large banks to fail without the state being forced to step in and save them
CW
20 Jul 2009
Welcome for government U turn on mandatory retirement age
Liz Lynne, LibDem MEP and long time campaigner against age discrimination, has welcomed reports of a Government U-turn on the mandatory retirement age. The Government has announced that a review of the practice of allowing employers to force workers over the age of 65 to retire is to be brought forward by a year. It has also been widely reported that most Ministers have already concluded that the mandatory retirement age should come to an end.
CW
20 Jul 2009
Secrecy over Shrewsbury Polyclinic costs
The proposed new polyclinic for Shrewsbury will cost a lot of money.  Just how much is being kept a secret.
CW
19 Jul 2009
Cars have no place travelling past shops – Shropshire Star
Where did Katy Anderson of CPRE find her figures for traffic in Shrewsbury town centre? Nationally car ownership has tripled in 30 years, those driving to work by car has almost doubled in the same period.
CW
26 Jun 2009
UK Lib Dem news
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
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.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024
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.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Fair Votes Now!
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Saving our NHS
We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use.
LD
15 Sep 2024