HEATHROW 3RD RUNWAY DECISION
Thank you to those who contacted me to let me know of your concern over the Government's plans to expand Heathrow airport.
21 Jan 2009
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NEW GOVERNMENT BAILOUT IS BLANK CHEQUE
The Liberal Democrats today attacked the Government's latest bank bailout. Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable, said that without a thorough review of all the assets that are being underwritten, ministers were effectively writing a blank cheque to the banks.
21 Jan 2009
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16 Jan 2009
Does Heathrow need a third runway?
The Government has given the green light to build Heathrow's third runway. The main argument centred on trying to solve the real fact that Heathrow is overcrowded and is operating at over 90% capacity. The Government says that a third runway is necessary to meet rising demand. The Liberal Democrats oppose a third runway and propose major investment in high speed rail links with the UK's major cities to reduce domestic air travel as well as carbon emissions. What do you think? Please let Rosie know by completing our survey.
15 Jan 2009
Cable: Government business loan plan threatens taxpayer with all the risks and no rewards
Commenting on reports that the Government is planning to guarantee up to £20bn of loans to small businesses, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said: "The Government's proposal, essentially the same as that of the Conservatives, potentially involves very large taxpayer liabilities and is in effect a subsidy to bank lending."
14 Jan 2009
Queen's Speech "won't help families in Woking" - Liberal Democrats
The Government's plans for new laws will do little to help hard-pressed families in Woking claims a leading local Liberal Democrat.
3 Dec 2008
Cameron's Conservatives back-pedalling on the Environment
Local campaigner Rosie Sharpley says, "This dossier clearly shows how the Conservatives are not green on the environment. They are just blue - as they have always been. Bus services in Woking are cut each year by Surrey's Conservative-controlled County Council and bus fares keep going up. How is this 'green' Conservative Party policy?"
2 Oct 2008
Cut income tax to help people through hard times
Like everyone else in the country, residents of Woking are suffering from rocketing food and energy prices.
2 Oct 2008
Lib Dems in Woking challenge local Conservatives on economy
LIBERAL Democrats in Woking have thrown down the gauntlet to the Conservatives on the eve of their conference by demanding answers to questions about the economy.
27 Sep 2008
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MG
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