Simon Hughes replaces Tom McNally as Coalition Justice Minister Following Liberal Democrat Reshuffle
Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Simon Hughes has replaced Lord (Tom) McNally as the Liberal Democrat Minister of State for Justice.
24 Dec 2013
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Energy Act to Create 200,000 Green Jobs – Ed Davey
The Energy Act, pushed through by Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has received Royal Assent. The package of measures put in place by the law will support the creation of 200,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector including wind farms, solar and biomass.
23 Dec 2013
30 Million People In Work - as Unemployment Falls Again
Employment figures released on Wednesday, 18 December show that a record 30m people in the UK are in work and that unemployment has fallen yet again.
21 Dec 2013
Major Boost for West Herts Hospital as Mayor Dorothy Thornhill Secures Land for Expansion Scheme
On Wednesday, Liberal Democrat Secretary for State for Communities and Local Government, Stephen Williams, agreed to a crucial land swap that will finally allow the Watford Health Campus to proceed.
20 Dec 2013
News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
The local Fire Service has now settled into the new duty system which provides the same 24hr emergency cover but with considerable cost saving. The fire fighters now work 12hr active duty, 8.00am - 8.00pm, and are then on call for the next 12hrs from the new building on site. During active working hours they carry out practical and technical training, community fire safety and equipment maintenance. During their on call hours their time is their own.
19 Dec 2013
West Coast Woe at Watford with Work at Weekends - Five Holiday Weekend Closures Planned
Network Rail is undertaking an £81m scheme to tackle the most common causes of delay to rail services. However, while this work is underway 8 miles of track through Watford will have to be blocked.
18 Dec 2013