Lord Robertson comments: Govt must publish Defence Investment Plan now
Responding to Lord Robertson's criticisms of the Government's approach to defence, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson James MacCleary MP said:
The Government has doubled the housebuilding target for Stockport, weakened the protections on a third of our precious green belt, and is forcing the Council through Ministerial Directives and threats to adopt a Local Plan which will let developers target green belt first.
We oppose this government’s ‘developers charter’ and need your voice. Do you agree with us that the green spaces that make our area special need to be preserved, and new housing should first be built on brownfield sites, after the infrastructure is provided with schools, improved transport, and GP places guaranteed? Help us send a message to Government and make Labour listen to local people.
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Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Responding to Lord Robertson's criticisms of the Government's approach to defence, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson James MacCleary MP said:
These are our LibDem priorities for those things that are within the power of the Council to make a difference
Only 6 in 10 eligible women in Merton receive breast cancer screening each year - below the national average. Local NHS services are under sustained pressure, with major repair backlogs at St Helier Hospital.
The Liberal Democrats are calling for GP investment to be guaranteed on every new development.
Over the past few weeks it has been my privilege to visit two of the Borough’s secondary schools. Bohunt and The Piggott.
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.