Vince Cable today says there is "a big case to answer" about whether Rupert Murdoch is fit and proper to keep his stake in broadcaster BSkyB. In an interview with the Evening Standard, the Business Secretary also reveals for the first time that he considered resigning from Cabinet during the furore when he said he was "at war" with the media tycoon.
WHALEY Bridge Liberal Democrat Councillor David Lomax is the new Mayor of High Peak.
High Peak Liberal Democrats will be fielding candidates across the borough in the Local Elections on May 5th. All existing councillors will be defending their seats in Blackbrook, Chapel-en-le-Firth, New Mills and Whaley Bridge.
Let me start by stating an undisputable truth; we live in a pluralistic society. Governments have recognised this in delivering our public services and in fostering multiculturalism. However, when it comes to how we vote for our politicians, we have been stuck with first past the post, and left with the patronisingly simple option of submitting a single cross.
The Conservatives in control of Derbyshire County Council have voted to cut the Home Care service so that many people now receiving care at home will no longer be eligible.
Nick Clegg believes in AV. Photo: Getty Images
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
