Vince Cable: Growing NHS crisis shows need for penny on income tax
Nationally England, Wales and Northern Ireland have not hit one of their three key targets for 18 months. Go to Source Author: read more
Liberal Democrats
Carmichael comments on continuing stalemate in NI power-sharing talks
The comments from the Secretary of State regarding the current state of the talks process in Northern Ireland is deeply troubling. There are very real consequences for the people of Northern Ireland with the continuing stalemate – budgetary decisions are … read more
Govt must accept inquiry into abuse at G4S immigration detention centre
Footage covertly filmed by BBC Panorama allegedly showed staff at Brook House, near Gatwick airport, “mocking, abusing and assaulting” detainees held there. Go to Source Author: read more
Gauke’s premium rate climbdown cold comfort
“I welcome the government’s change of heart, but it is no compensation to the those on the breadline who have already been fleeced. Given the mess of Universal Credit, this is likely to become the hotest hotline in Britain. Go … read more
Vince Cable responds to UK debt crisis
Vince Cable said: “One in six of the population could not cope with even a modest rise in mortgage payments. Consumer credit is running at 10% a year. With the Bank of England predicted to increase interest rates, a recession … read more