Labour split over income tax rise
The reaction of the minister, who was a firm supporter of Tony Blair, spoke volumes about the effect of the new 50p rate for those on salaries of £150,000 or more on the Labour party.
PHPE
25 Apr 2009
News
Local News from Windsor Liberal Democrats
Conservatives Struggle to Get to Grips with their Own Actions on Buses
In a bizarre attempt to abdicate responsibility for their own actions, Conservatives in Windsor & Maidenhead have launched a stunning attack on the Lib Dems in the borough for the Conservative Council's cuts to bus services in Maidenhead.
25 Apr 2009
Education - Tories Promise Cuts, Lib Dems Promise Class Size Cuts
Interviewed on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 David Cameron again refused to rule out spending cuts on schools. The Conservative Policy is in stark contrast to Liberal Democrat Plans to cut infant class sizes to 15.
24 Apr 2009
Conservatives' Class War on Wheels - Tories Say No New Trains without First Class
Conservatives at the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are not prepared to have new trains on the Windsor - Waterloo Route unless they have First Class compartments.
23 Apr 2009
Lib Dems win ID Card Vote at Royal Borough
The The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has voted to resist any attempt to make the council participate in trials of the National Identity card after councillors voted to support a Lib Dem Motion proposing to boycott the scheme.
23 Apr 2009
Local Lib Dems propose support for Post Bank Plans
Lib Dems tried but failed to get the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead to join the cross party campaign to have a Post Bank. A motion brought to council by the Liberal Democrats called for the Council to write to local MPs calling on them to support the plan.
22 Apr 2009
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Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
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LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
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Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
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