The publication of a valuable ‘Healthcheck’ report that will show how effective NEP really is has been delayed for several months.  The report will expose whether NEP actually delivers the value for money that Tory controlled NCC claim.  In the light of repeated criticism from the Liberal Democrat opposition that the £2m annual cost to […]

The Leader of the Liberal Democrat Official Opposition at Northamptonshire County Council has responded to the Conservative Police Commissioner’s first 100 days in post. Cllr Glynane, who is a member of the Police and Crime Panel, said “Our Conservative PCC should be a lot less proud of his record and listen to the Liberal Democrats […]

Liberal Democrat Children and Families Minister, Sarah Teather has announced details of which two year olds would be eligible for free early years education from September 2014. She has also revealed that under the proposed criteria, 1700 two-year-old children from the most hard pressed families in Northamptonshire would be able to receive free early years […]

“Liberal Democrats in Government have shown again that they can and will deliver the key policy from their 2010 General Election Manifesto, that workers should not pay tax on the first £10,000 of their earnings. This puts hard earned money back n the pockets of over 33’000 workers across South Northants and over 280’000 workers […]

I would encourage anyone reading this article to sign the petition to encourage the Government to exempt Air Ambulance services from duty on the fuel they use, in the same way as the Lifeboats (RNLI) are exempt. I am sure we all have a huge amount of respect and thanks for the service these air ambulances provide nationwide, […]

The Liberal Democrat Leader of the Official Opposition at County Hall, Cllr Brendan Glynane, is urging the public to come forward and make their views known on the future of the Northampton Baby Cafe and rehabilitation services provided by the Stroke Association at the meeting of Full Council this Thursday. The Liberal Democrat group has […]

Fairer taxes, promoting green jobs, protecting your civil liberties – these are just some of the achievements of the Liberal Democrats in government. We’re building a freer, greener and more liberal country – and stopping some of the worst excesses of the Conservatives. Find out more in this infographic.

For years the Conservatives have hidden behind a veil of being the party of law and order. For far too long they have beat their chests about being the party to keep the British public safe. Their actions this week in regard to cutting funding to the police and failing to support the Police acros […]

Councillor Rosemary Bromwich, County Councillor for Towcester, who moved 240 miles away to Cornwall,  has finally decided to call time on her long distance role as Towcester’s  County Councillor three months after leaving the area.” Scott Collins Parliamentary Spokesman for South Northamptonshire and former Towcester resident for 34 years continued “This is the right decision but a […]

Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg has announced a £1 billion pound Youth Contract to tackle youth unemployment, which aims to ensure that all jobless young people are earning or learning again before long-term damage is done. In Northamptonshire 3830 18-24 year olds are currently in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance and would […]