Government must ban all cluster munitions - Harvey
"We need real commitment to banning all so-called 'smart' as well 'dumb' cluster munition" Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary, Nick Harvey has said.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13932
Punitive punishments will not stop illegal working - Huhne
Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne has warned that ID cards may "threaten the immigration status of hard working people who bring benefits to this country."
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13931
Three million more school days lost to truancy than in 1997 - Laws
The equivalent of over three million more school days were lost this year due to truancy compared to 1997, according to Liberal Democrat analysis of official figures released today.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13930
Nearly three quarters of criminals in bail hostels are 'high risk' - Heath
Nearly three quarters of people staying in bail hostels are dangerous criminals classified as posing a 'high' or 'very high' risk of harm to the public, the latest figures show.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13929
First Great Western must deliver - Baker
"First Great Western services have been a disgrace in recent months and the Government is right to take action" says Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, Norman Baker.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13928
Councils waste almost 1m bidding for non-existent super-casino - Foster
Councils wasted almost £1m bidding for a proposed super-casino, according to figures released by the Liberal Democrats.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13927
'Age-friendly' new homes will not help today's struggling elderly people - Goldsworthy
Responding to the announcement that new homes will be built with 'age friendly' features, the Liberal Democrats have criticised funding cuts which make it much more difficult for older people to remain in their own homes.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13926
New strategic defence review needed - Harvey
The Government must carry out a thorough reappraisal of the MoD's needs before making drastic cuts, according to Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary, Nick Harvey.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13925
Lib Dems press for stronger carbon emissions targets
Liberal Democrat peers propose amendments at report stage of the Climate Change Bill
http://www.libdems.org.uk/parliament/parliamentaryreport.html?id=6958
Citizenship paper an admission of failure - Brake
"Chronic mismanagement of immigration has shattered public confidence", says Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson, Tom Brake.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13924
Government red tape condemns refuse charging option to the rubbish bin - Goldsworthy
Responding to a report by the Communities and Local Government Select Committee into waste reduction pilots, the Liberal Democrats have called for powers over waste collection schemes to be given to all local authorities.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13923
All households needs access to smart meters - Webb
"By allowing consumers to sell power back to the grid, they encourage the spread of renewable electricity", says Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Steve Webb.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13922
Control orders a danger to justice and society - Huhne
Commenting on control orders, following the decision to quash the order on Cerie Bullivant, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary Chris Huhne warned that they "violate the basic legal principle that we are innocent until proven guilty."
http://www.libdems.org.uk/news/story.html?id=13920
House of Commons considers Lords' amendments to Bill to nationalise Northern Rock
Speaking in support of the Lords' amendments, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Jeremy Browne highlighted the need for an independent audit of the Northern Rock nationalisation in order to ensure value for the taxpayer. Comparisons were made between Royal Mail's ability to disclose information to the public and the Government's preference of avoiding scrutiny of Northern Rock.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/parliament/parliamentaryreport.html?id=6957
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