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10 Mar 2009
News
Shrewsbury and Atcham News
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5 Mar 2009
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27 Feb 2009
Liberal Democrats to fight for Civil Liberties
Chris Huhne, Lib Dem Shadow Home Secretary, this week launched a 20 point plan to reverse the government's progressive invasion of individual freedom and privacy. Both Labour and conservative governments have progressively attacked and undermined the rights of the individual citizen and now the Liberal Democrats have published a "Freedom Bill". This draft legislation will detail twenty measures including:
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27 Feb 2009
Coffee Morning 21st February 2009
Shrewsbury and Atcham Liberal Democrats raised £80 at a coffee morning on Saturday.
CW
24 Feb 2009
Children need more opportunities to learn
The Cambridge Review of Primary Education today claims that children's education is being impoverished by rigid testing. Professor Robin Alexander's team describes a rigid testing regime, with more than half of all class room time spent on the core subjects of maths and English, with virtually all other topics squeezed out. "The most conspicuous casualties are the arts, the humanities and those kinds of learning in all subjects which require time for talking, problem- solving and the extended exploration of ideas."
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20 Feb 2009
UK Lib Dem news
Cost of living
Standing up for consumers
For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.
LD
14 Sep 2024
Education
Closing the attainment gap
With the right investment, we have the opportunity to turn things around and ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the chance to succeed.
LD
14 Sep 2024
European Affairs
Restoring links with Europe for young people
Liberal Democrats want to fix our broken relationship with Europe. Giving young people the opportunity to live, study and work in Europe is a vital first step.
LD
14 Sep 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
We can make the UK the safest place in the world to have a baby
The Liberal Democrats are committed to transforming maternal and neonatal care and ensuring inclusive care for all, so we can create a safer, more compassionate healthcare system for everyone.
LD
14 Sep 2024
Economy & Business
Giving communities more power over their local economies
Our market system should balance businesses’ needs and the rights and freedoms of workers.
LD
14 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Hatred will never divide us
The last ten days have been immensely difficult for our country.
ED
8 Aug 2024