15 Most Recent Stories From West Midlands Liberal Democrats News Stories

Wed 10th Mar 2010:

MEP welcomes EU Parliament plan to cut red tape for small businesses.

Local Euro MP Liz Lynne has welcomed today's European Parliament vote for a plan to exempt struggling very small businesses from the need to produce annual accounts.

Liz Lynne backs European Parliament call for war crime allegations in Gaza to be investigated.

A resolution calling for alleged war crimes in Gaza to be independently investigated and for an end to the blockade of the territory won support from Euro MPs today, including local LibDem MEP Liz Lynne.

Tue 9th Mar 2010:

Holidays for cats, dogs and ferrets - Euro MP Liz Lynne.

New EU rules will allow family pets to take continental holidays for years to come.

Transport Strategy Consultation Is A Dog's Breakfast.

Richard Burt has responded to the County Council's Worcester Transport Strategy consultation by saying the process is "deeply flawed" and a "dog's breakfast".

Mon 8th Mar 2010:

New needle stick safety law a victory, but governments must act now - Liz Lynne.

Euro MP Liz Lynne has hailed a decision by EU ministers in Brussels today to adopt new laws to tackle the serious risks faced by nurses and other workers from needlestick injuries at work.

Lib Dems Praised By Police Federation Boss Over Pledge For 3000 Extra Officers.

Paul Lewis, Chairman of the Constables' Central Committee of the Police Federation for England and Wales has praised the Liberal Democrats for their commitment to put 3000 extra police on the street.

Thu 4th Mar 2010:

Liz Lynne welcomes ban on Mobile Phone companies' extortionate data roaming charges .

Local LibDem Euro MP Liz Lynne has welcomed a ban on mobile phone users racking up huge Internet roaming charges while using their phones in another EU country.

Wed 3rd Mar 2010:

Manufacturing Week highlights need for more government action to help Midlands firms.

UK 'Manufacturing Week' from 1-5 March highlights the crying need for more proactive policies to help West Midlands firms climb out of the recession, says Euro MP Liz Lynne.

Lorely Burt Urges Residents to Sign up to Organ Donor Register.

Today, Solihull MP Lorely Burt, is urging more people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Campaign.

Tue 2nd Mar 2010:

Richard Backs Community Pubs And Local Brewers.

Richard Burt has today committed to:

BURT: GOVERNMENT MUST REWARD EARLY INNOVATORS.

Local MP Lorely Burt is urging the Government to change its Clean Energy Cash-Back scheme to ensure that early energy innovators in Solihull can benefit from the scheme.

Tories Cannot Buy the Voters of Solihull - Burt .

Commenting on the news that the Lord Ashcroft-funded Conservative Party has donated £55,700 to the Solihull election campaign, more than any other seat in the UK, Solihull MP Lorely Burt said:

Fri 26th Feb 2010:

Euro MP backs move for moratorium on electronic tag penalties for local farmers.

Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne has strongly backed a call in Brussels this week for a moratorium on penalties while technical problems with electronic sheep tags are ironed out.

Thu 25th Feb 2010:

India Pakistan talks are vital step to progress in Kashmir.

The first formal India Pakistan talks since the Mumbai attacks in 2008 are a vital step forward for moves to a lasting peaceful settlement in Kashmir, local Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne said at the European Parliament today.

Liz Lynne and breast cancer campaigners step up drive for screening .

Campaigners from the European Breast Cancer coalition joined Lib Dem MEP Liz Lynne in Brussels this week to lobby Euro MPs to sign up to a call for universal cancer screening for women between the ages of 50 and 69.

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