Lord Clement-Jones launches a Bill aimed at reviving live music in England and Wales
Culture, Media and Sport Spokesperson, Lord Clement-Jones has launched the Live Music Bill.
CW
31 Jul 2009
News
Shrewsbury and Atcham News
GP's secrecy jibe at health centre cost
Shropshire Star 17/0709
CW
23 Jul 2009
Radical measures needed to lessen banks' threat, says Vince Cable
Lib Dem Treasury spokesman says it must be easier for large banks to fail without the state being forced to step in and save them
CW
20 Jul 2009
Welcome for government U turn on mandatory retirement age
Liz Lynne, LibDem MEP and long time campaigner against age discrimination, has welcomed reports of a Government U-turn on the mandatory retirement age. The Government has announced that a review of the practice of allowing employers to force workers over the age of 65 to retire is to be brought forward by a year. It has also been widely reported that most Ministers have already concluded that the mandatory retirement age should come to an end.
CW
20 Jul 2009
Secrecy over Shrewsbury Polyclinic costs
The proposed new polyclinic for Shrewsbury will cost a lot of money.  Just how much is being kept a secret.
CW
19 Jul 2009
Cars have no place travelling past shops – Shropshire Star
Where did Katy Anderson of CPRE find her figures for traffic in Shrewsbury town centre? Nationally car ownership has tripled in 30 years, those driving to work by car has almost doubled in the same period.
CW
26 Jun 2009
UK Lib Dem news
Health, Care & the NHS
Don’t Nix Care: Protecting our Hospices
Hospices provide compassionate end of life care for hundreds of thousands of people each year, while easing pressure on overstretched NHS hospitals. After years of underfunding and rising costs, our new policy will secure the future of hospice care.
AB
20 Sep 2025
Economy & Business
Backing Hospitality for Growth and Jobs
Hospitality businesses are vital for jobs, economic growth, and thriving communities – our new policy backs hospitality, helping pubs, cafés, restaurants, and hotels not just survive, but thrive - supporting local jobs and boosting the economy.
DC
20 Sep 2025
Universities & Skills
Opportunity For All
Skills shortages are holding back our economy, while investment in training has plummeted and opportunities to re-skill remain out of reach for too many people. Our reforms will give everyone the tools, support, and confidence to succeed at any age.
IS
20 Sep 2025
Latest UK News
Freedom From Harm - Gambling as a Public Health Issue
Liberal Democrats have passed bold new policy to put public health at the heart of gambling regulation. These reforms would save lives, raise hundreds of millions for NHS treatment, and finally hold the industry to account.
MW
20 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Getting Emergency Care Back on Track
Our NHS emergency services are in crisis – with patients dying in A&E waiting rooms, hours-long ambulance delays, and unsafe ‘corridor care’ becoming routine. Our new policy will restore dignity for patients, protect NHS staff, and save lives.
HM
20 Sep 2025
Crime & Policing
Policing Fit for the Future
Years of Conservative neglect left our policing system in crisis - our bold new policy will make policing fit for the future, putting public safety first, ensuring everyone can feel safe in their home and on their street.
LS
20 Sep 2025