http://eastlibdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from East of England Liberal Democrats en-GB East of England Liberal Democrats http://eastlibdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 East of England Liberal Democrats 2010-03-19T13:43+00:00 United Kingdom http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000117/lamb_slams_norwich_unitary_plans.html In a speech on Tuesday Norman Lamb, Member of Parliament for North Norfolk slammed government proposals for a single unitary authority in Norwich. 2010-03-10T17:00+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000120/howarths_victory_for_thousands_of_adults_with_autism.html Cambridge MP David Howarth is celebrating victory after an Adult Autism Strategy which could transform the lives of thousands of people living with the condition, was published yesterday (Wednesday). Mr Howarth has campaigned for dramatic improvements in health, social care and other public services for people with autism and was instrumental in getting the strategy published. And he supported the Autism Act which gives the strategy legal force, meaning that local authorities and the NHS will be breaking the law if they fail to provide support for people with autism. 2010-03-05T17:00+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000126/a_near_miss_and_a_gain_in_chatteris.html Last night saw two by-elections in Chatteris, The Mills, with a vacancy to be filled on Fenland District Council and two on Chatteris Town Council. 2010-03-05T14:20+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000124/liberal_democrats_mark_international_womens_day_by_calling_for_better_representation_of_women.html In yesterdays's debate in the House of Lords, two Liberal Democrats from the Region contributed their thoughts. 2010-03-05T11:15+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000125/lib_dem_gain_in_huntingdonshire.html In yesterday's by-election in the Fenstanton ward of Huntingdonshire District Council, Liberal Democrat candidate, Colin Saunderson, gained the seat with a 4.2% swing from the Conservatives. 2010-02-26T09:15+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000123/even_norman_tebbit_agrees_with_lib_dem_tax_policy.html In a debate on pay restraint, Baroness Williams of Crosby asked; 2010-02-25T11:30+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000122/baroness_williams_calls_for_more_support_for_ordinary_citizens_of_the_gaza_strip.html In a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Shirley Williams called for action to help those suffering in Gaza. 2010-02-24T11:15+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000119/howarth_calls_on_government_to_bring_down_rail_fares.html MP David Howarth has called for a review of the regulation of rail fares in a bid to bring down the cost of train travel. He claims reducing fares will make it easier for passengers to choose train travel as an alternative to driving and flying. 2010-02-11T18:15+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000118/norwich_unitary_decision_lamb_comments.html Commenting on news that the Secretary of State has decided to ignore the advice of the boundary commission in its decision to grant Norwich unitary status Norman Lamb, Liberal Democrat member of parliament for North Norfolk said: 2010-02-10T17:00+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000121/government_fails_to_satisfy_on_rail_delay_compensation.html Baroness Scott of Needham Market yesterday sought an answer to the difficulty in using compensation vouchers issued by Train Operating Companies. Currently, National Express East Anglia makes it impossible to use them when booking tickets using the internet, an increasing common means of purchase. 2010-02-09T12:16+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000116/bae_guilty_plea_a_damning_indictment_of_the_government__norman_lamb.html "I'm pleased that BAE has admitted its wrongdoing in relation to Tanzania and that the people of Tanzania will get some recompense after this outrageously unethical deal," said the Liberal Democrat MP. 2010-02-06T15:28+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000115/russell_criticises_rogue_landlords.html Colchester MP Bob Russell condemned owners of buy-to-rent houses who default on the mortgages leading to their tenants being evicted even though they had paid their rent. 2010-02-01T21:55+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000114/suffolk_peer_challenges_government_on_use_of_speed_cameras.html In a debate on the number of speed cameras, Baroness Scott of Needham Market raised the concerns of many when seeking assurances from Ministers that local police forces are not using speed cameras as a substitute for highways policing. As she noted in her speech on 28 January, while cameras undoubtedly pick up speed, they do not pick up drink-driving, dangerous driving, tailgating and such practices. 2010-02-01T21:30+00:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000113/duff_welcomes_steady_progress_of_liberal_democrats_across_east_of_england.html On Sunday 8 June Andrew Duff was re-elected as the Liberal Democrat Euro MP for the East of England. 2009-06-08T09:00+01:00 http://eastlibdems.org.uk/news/000112/voters_who_want_reform_should_vote_lib_dem_says_duff.html In a final appeal to the electorate of the East of England in advance of Thursday's elections, Liberal Democrat Euro MP for the East of England Andrew Duff says: 2009-06-02T11:00+01:00