http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from London Liberal Democrats en-GB London Liberal Democrats http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 London Liberal Democrats 2010-03-12T16:32+00:00 United Kingdom http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003075/anticounterfeit_agreement_raises_civil_liberties_alarm.html The European Parliament has raised serious concerns about the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) being negotiated between the EU, US and others. This is designed to fight global infringement of intellectual property rights, counterfeiting and piracy but may in the process harm individual internet users' data protection and access rights. 2010-03-11T15:00+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003074/boris_broken_promise_on_ticket_offices_will_make_travel_less_safe_for_londoners__caroline_pidgeon.html Caroline Pidgeon, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Transport spokesperson, commenting on London Underground's plans to reduce the opening hours of a number of tickets offices said: 2010-03-11T14:08+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003073/a_message_from_susan_kramer_mp_on_richmond_park_car_parkin_charges.html "Dear Resident, 2010-03-10T22:23+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003072/mp_saddened_as_conservatives_refuse_to_vote_to_kill_off_car_park_charges_in_richmond_park__kramer.html Susan Kramer, MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston has expressed her sadness that Conservative peers tonight (Wednesday 10th March) refused to support Liberal Democrat efforts to kill off proposals for car parking charges in Richmond Park. 2010-03-10T22:19+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003071/burstow_tackles_the_prime_minister_over_unfair_admission_system.html Local Liberal Democrat MP, Paul Burstow, stepped up his campaign for a fair school deal for local children today with a question to the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. 2010-03-10T18:29+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003070/government_concedes_to_pressure_from_carers.html Following a campaign by carers and Carers organisations supported by local MP, Paul Burstow, the Care Services Minister Phil Hope MP has announced that he will hold Primary Care Trusts accountable for their spending on carers' breaks. 2010-03-10T18:17+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003069/government_concedes_to_pressure_from_carers.html Following a campaign by carers and carers organisations supported by local MP, Paul Burstow, the Care Services Minister Phil Hope MP has announced that he will hold Primary Care Trusts accountable for their spending on carers' breaks. 2010-03-10T18:14+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003068/meps_slash_red_tape_for_9_out_of_10_london_firms.html The European Parliament has voted in favour of exempting struggling small businesses from producing onerous annual accounts. The amendment to EU company law would vastly reduce red tape for the smallest firms, which are 90% of the total number of businesses in the capital. 2010-03-10T16:00+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003067/olympic_legacy_promises_must_start_with_the_olympic_stadium.html Dee Doocey, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Olympics Spokesperson, commenting on the replies she received today from her questions to Baroness Ford (Chair of the Olympic Park Legacy Company) about the future of the Olympic stadium said: 2010-03-10T12:42+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003066/brown_is_leading_with_a_weak_hand.html "The Budget must clearly spell out where Labour intend to make spending cuts in order to tackle the budget deficit. All we have seen from the Prime Minister today is more waffle" said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor today. 2010-03-10T11:58+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003065/new_approach_to_tube_upgrades_now_needed_following_ppp_ruling__caroline_pidgeon.html Caroline Pidgeon, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Transport Spokesperson, commenting on the final ruling on the cost of the second phase of Tube Lines contract upgrading the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines said: 2010-03-10T08:04+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003064/export_figures_are_deeply_alarming.html "It is wrong to suggest that the British economy can escape from this recession by just relying on exports. It just isn't happening' said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor 2010-03-09T12:42+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003063/no_pyre_without_smoke.html To mark the 27th No Smoking Day, local MP Tom Brake is backing an Early Day Motion supporting the work of the charity which organises the day. 2010-03-09T12:02+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003062/high_street_blues.html The Liberal Democrats have unveiled plans to revitalise Britain's high streets by creating a better business environment for small businesses. 2010-03-09T11:41+00:00 http://www.libdems4london.org.uk/news/003060/lib_dems_battle_to_save_bus_stop_countdown_timers.html Susan Kramer MP has vowed to fight for residents set to lose out after transport chiefs announced the removal of all countdown information boards in Ham ward, and many on the Upper Richmond Road. 2010-03-09T10:37+00:00