Category Archives: National Policies

Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary calls for Veterans Charter and warns that the future of the RAF is in doubt Nick Harvey, MP for North Devon and Liberal Democrat Shadow Defence Secretary was in West Dorset last Friday to meet … finish reading Shadow Defence Secretary in West Dorset

Young people are being hit the hardest by the shrinking jobs market. 40% of unemployed people are currently aged between 16 and 24. “We know from previous recessions that the longer young people are out of work, the greater the … finish reading Tackling Youth Unemployment to Save a Generation

West Dorset Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate, Dr Sue Farrant is part of the Liberal Democrat campaign to pay servicemen an extra £6,000 per year. Sue Farrant is backing Nick Clegg, the Liberal Democrat leader in launching ‘Don’t short change our … finish reading Sue Farrant demands pay rise for servicemen

The West Dorset Liberal Democrats are joining local campaigners in collecting items to be sent over to our soldiers and medical staff in Afghanistan. They are serving in very difficult conditions and this is a great opportunity to send our … finish reading Supporting Our Soldiers – Comfort Boxes Appeal

Liberal Democrats are calling for the income and council tax systems to be reformed to help ordinary people as the recession deepens. Dr Sue Farrant, parliamentary candidate for West Dorset, recently met Vince Cable, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, to discuss … finish reading Taxes must change

Sue Farrant, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for West Dorset, welcomed yesterday’s vote in the House of Commons to give residency rights to 36,000 Gurkhas. The motion had been brought by Nick Clegg, Lib Dem Leader and was a defeat for … finish reading Sue Farrant celebrates Gurkha vote