The Leader of the Opposition at County Hall has today reacted with disappointment after the Conservative Cabinet Member responsible for child protection refused to resign after a devastating OFSTED report into child protection in Northamptonshire. A motion put before Full Council by Cllr Brendan Glynane was defeated by the Conservative majority. Scott Collins, Candidate for […]

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says it’s time the public benefited from the bailout of the banks.

The Lib Dem Leader is backing a scheme that will give shares in the nationally owned RBS and Lloyds banks to every adult in the UK. These shares could become worth over £1000.

Nick Clegg said, “Taxpayers’ money bailed out the banks. It’s only right that the taxpayers should be given a stake in those banks and a chance to benefit from their future success.”

Commenting on Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg’s statement that Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre, where children are detained awaiting deportation, will be closed, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake said: “The closure of Yarl’s Wood detention centre is a victory for British decency.” […]