http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Plymouth Liberal Democrats en-GB Plymouth Liberal Democrats http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2008 Plymouth Liberal Democrats 2008-07-20T00:56+01:00 United Kingdom http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000033/time_to_end_trade_in_human_beings__clegg.html The Liberal Democrat conference today debated measures to tackle human trafficking, which sees more than 4,000 men, women and children brought into Britain every year for sexual exploitation. 2006-09-20T12:00+01:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000028/local_election_and_manifesto_launch.html Plymouth Liberal Democrats launched their election Manifesto on Tuesday 4th April outside the Civic Centre. 2006-04-11T17:22+01:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000027/tories_come_unstuck_in_local_election_campaign.html David Cameron's attempts to reach out to voters in the north of England came unstuck today as two Conservative councillors in Preston defected to the Liberal Democrats. Councillors Sharon Riley and Marie Milne joined the Liberal Democrats yesterday. 2006-04-11T17:18+01:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000026/ming_campbell_elected_liberal_democrat_leader.html Ming Campbell has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats, taking over from Charles Kennedy. 2006-03-02T17:03+00:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000025/keeping_mps_dry_costs_the_earth__baker.html Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP, today revealed that, despite the House of Commons energy efficiency budget being slashed by 40%, the better part of half a million pounds has been spent on a short stretch of covered walk way to keep MPs dry as they walk between offices. 2006-03-01T20:35+00:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000024/campbell_at_pmqs_we_must_have_equal_rights_between_british_and_us_citizens_over_extradition.html At Prime Minister's Questions today the Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats, the Rt Hon Sir Menzies Campbell MP, raised the issue of unequal extradition arrangements between the UK and the US, and put pressure on the Prime Minister over Guantanamo Bay. 2006-03-01T20:34+00:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000023/cross_party_consensus_way_forward_on_child_protection__davey.html Commenting on the publication of the 'Safeguarding vulnerable groups' Bill, Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary, Edward Davey MP said: 2006-03-01T20:33+00:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000022/tackling_climate_change_needs_action_not_talk__baker.html Commenting ahead of the climate change lobby "speed date" today which is being organised by the Stop Climate Chaos coalition of environmental groups, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said: 2006-03-01T20:32+00:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000021/announcement_on_metering_welcome_but_more_tough_decisions_ahead__baker.html Commenting on the announcement today by DEFRA that Folkestone and Dover Water Services' application to be designated and area of 'water scarcity', which will allow them to make water metering compulsory for all households, has been approved, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP, said: 2006-03-01T20:31+00:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000018/liberal_democrats_launch_plans_to_crack_down_on_crime_and_antisocial_behaviour.html Charles Kennedy MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats today launched his Party's Law and Order mini-manifesto. The document outlines plans to put 10,000 more police officers and 20,000 more Community Support Officers onto Britain's streets. 2005-03-29T00:00+01:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000019/liberal_democrats_launch_mini_manifesto_for_people_with_disabilities.html The Liberal Democrats today launch their manifesto for people with disabilities. The Liberal Democrats are promising a £200 winter fuel payment for severely disabled people and free off-peak local bus travel for all people with disabilities. 2005-03-23T00:00+00:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000020/liberal_democrats_announce_real_alternative_for_a_fairer_health_service.html The Liberal Democrats will today launch their new plans to cut unfair health charges - including providing free eye and dental checks, and conducting a thorough independent review of the prescription charge regime. 2005-03-14T00:00+00:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000017/liberal_democrats__the_real_opposition.html Charles Kennedy MP, Liberal Democrat Leader, today launched his Party's strategy for the General Election, as he embarks on a series of visits to key constituencies. Under the slogan of 'The Real Opposition', Mr. Kennedy outlined the Liberal Democrats key campaigning themes and policy pledges. 2005-01-17T00:00+00:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000016/new_system_needed_to_replace_a_levels__willis.html Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary Phil Willis today called on Government to bring forward the implementation date for a new Baccalaureate system to replace 'A' Levels. 2004-08-22T13:49+01:00 http://plymouth-libdems.org.uk/news/000015/plymouth_liberal_democrat_discussion_forum_now_open.html The Plymouth Liberal Democrat Discussion Forum was launched today. It has been launched to give you the chance to express your views on both national and local issues. You can find the link in the navigation bar to the left. 2004-07-28T10:00+01:00