TWO HORSE RACE IN NEWCASTLE
With the General Election only months away, electing a new MP to fight for Newcastle is a big decision.
8 Jan 2010
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?
STUDENTS AT LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL PRAISED
Pupils at St Cuthbert's Primary School in Walbottle have recorded impressive results in national tests for 11-year-olds.
8 Jan 2010
Gas alerts show we need energy from renewables not Russia - Hughes
Commenting after the National Grid issued its second gas alert in three days, Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Simon Hughes said:
8 Jan 2010
The Banking Crisis - The Real Cost To Us All
Bankers must be breathing a sigh of relief. After making astronomical profits using our money, that is, the money the Labour Government gave them, the Chancellor proposes that they are faced with a one-off tax that they can easily avoid. In the meanwhile many other people will be facing permanent tax increases, and in some cases redundancy, and job losses.
8 Jan 2010
Tories can't be trusted on NHS says Robin Lawrence
"The time has come for David Cameron to be honest with the British public," said Wolverhampton South West Parliamentary candidate, Robin Lawrence. Commenting on the announcement by the Conservatives on the NHS, Robin said said: "All their announcement confirms is that the Tories can't be trusted with the NHS and have every intention of playing fantasy politics all the way up to the election.
8 Jan 2010
MP launches campaign for better response to extreme weather
Following the chaos in South Lakeland on this week's roads and pavements caused by the heavy snowfall, local MP Tim Farron will be launching his campaign for a better response to extreme weather.
8 Jan 2010