Kennedy Comment on London Bombings
Commenting on the attacks on the tube network and a bus in London, Charles Kennedy MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats, said:
11 Jul 2005
Save our green belt
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.
Find our more about the local plan on our frequently asked questions page.
Save our green belt
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
At Least 50 Killed In London Attack
The head of the Metropolitan Police has said that the final death toll for the London bomb attack will be at least 50. Sir Ian Blair said there were a number of bodies still in the Tube train at Russell Square but that the final figure was unlikely to top 100.
8 Jul 2005
Home Secretary admits ID cards would not have stopped London bombs
Home Secretary Charles Clarke says Identity cards would not have stopped the London bombings which claimed the lives of at least 50 people and injured many more.
8 Jul 2005
National Casualty Bureau
A National Casualty Bureau number has been set up for enquiries relating to yesterday's terrorist incidents in Central London. The telephone number is 0870 1566 344. Kent Police is supporting this bureau, and have outlined the questions that will need answering if you need to call the helpline.
8 Jul 2005
Dundee LibDems say - "National ID Cards: No Thank You!"
Dundee LibDem Councillors Helen Dick and Fraser Macpherson are opposing Labour plans for ID cards. A report by the London School of Economics prices the ID card system as costing up to £18 billion - an astounding £300 for every person in the country.
7 Jul 2005
Oral Answers to Questions — Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Toner Cartridge Waste. House of Commons debates. Thursday, 7 July 2005
Paul Rowen (Rochdale, LDem)
PRMP
7 Jul 2005
