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Dee Doocey reveals shocking problems facing disabled people travelling to the "most accessible Games ever" and calls for Olympic road lanes to be open to disabled people

Thu 29th Jul 2010

Promises made to the world that the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the most accessible ever for disabled people will be broken predicts Dee Doocey, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Olympics spokesperson, unless disabled people are at least given access to a network of Olympic road lanes during the 2012 Games.

Read "Dee Doocey reveals shocking problems facing disabled people travelling to the "most accessible Games ever" and calls for Olympic road lanes to be open to disabled people" in full.

Give workers freedom to choose retirement date, says Minister

Thu 29th Jul 2010

Commenting, Ed Davey said: “With more and more people wanting to extend their working lives we should not stop them just because they have reached a particular age. We want to give individuals greater choice and are moving swiftly to end discrimination of this kind.

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ASBOs are a failed policy, says Brake

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Commenting on today’s speech by the Home Secretary in which she said  it was ‘time to move beyond’ Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs), Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake said:

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Tomlinson prosecution failure risks public cynicism about police

Wed 28th Jul 2010

London Liberal Democrat MEP Sarah Ludford has written with her colleagues Tom Brake MP and Simon Hughes MP to the Director of Public Prosecutions about his failure to bring a prosecution against the police officer seen on video striking Ian Tomlinson who died shortly afterwards.

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Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy, says Hughes

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Commenting on Labour's decision to oppose legislation for a referendum on the alternative vote, which was a commitment in their manifesto, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said:

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Cancellation of August weekend closures on the Northern Line is welcomed by Caroline Pidgeon

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Caroline Pidgeon, leader of the Liberal Democrat Assembly Group and transport spokesperson, commenting on Transport for London's sudden decision to cancel most weekend closures on the Northern Line during the month of August after their review of required weekend closures said:

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Evidence released shows Labour neglected Armed Forces, says Tim Farron

Tue 27th Jul 2010

The documents show that Labour ministers were formally warned that the military needed an alternative to the Snatch Land Rover in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a reaction to the revelations, Tim Farron said:

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Coalition sets out ambitious climate change policies

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne today set out ambitious plans to tackle climate change and give the UK the secure, low carbon energy it needs.

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Coalition announces Pupil Premium to provide extra money for disadvantaged pupils.

Mon 26th Jul 2010

The Coalition Government today announced a Pupil Premium to target extra money at schools taking disadvantaged pupils.

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Stop & search powers must not harass snappers

Mon 26th Jul 2010

Liberal Democrat European justice & human rights spokeswoman and London MEP Sarah Ludford and award-winning architectural photographer Grant Smith met Assistant Commissioner of the City of London police Frank Armstrong to discuss apparently heavy-handed use of anti-terrorist stop & search powers whereby Grant and colleagues have been harassed in the City.

 Left to Right: City of London Police Commissioner Frank Armstrong, Head of Counterterrorism Detective Supt Chris Gearty, Sarah Ludford MEP and campaigner and photographer Grant Smith. (photography: Ludford Office)

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Letter to the Daily Telegraph: the European Investigation Order

Mon 26th Jul 2010

UK participation in the proposed EU measure to streamline the cross-border collection of criminal evidence is in principle welcome (Britons face DNA demands from foreign police, July 26th). The European Investigation Order has the potential to cut red tape and catch more criminals.

Read "Letter to the Daily Telegraph: the European Investigation Order" in full.

Police commissioners must have tough checks and balances, says Brake

Mon 26th Jul 2010

Commenting ahead of the Home Secretary’s statement on elected police commissioners, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake said:

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Poorest children in London must not be penalised by new fees for Zip Cards

Fri 23rd Jul 2010

Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Leader and transport spokesperson, commenting on the Mayor's plans to introduce a one-off £10 fee for Zip Card concessionary travel for children, teenagers and students said:

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All EU countries must now recognise Kosovo

Thu 22nd Jul 2010

The International Court of Justice has ruled that Kosovo's declaration of independence in 2008 did not violate international law. The court therefore rejected the objections of Serbia from which Kosovo split after years of oppression and conflict and after NATO bombed Serbia to stop its war on Kosovans.

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Deputy Leader Simon Hughes on 10 weeks that have revitalised politics

Wed 21st Jul 2010

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Simon Hughes has written of his pride at the huge achievements the Liberal Democrats have made in the 10 weeks since the formation of the Coalition Government.

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10 weeks on the Lib Dems have had huge influence in Government

Wed 21st Jul 2010

In just 10 weeks since the start of the Coalition Government, the Liberal Democrats have exerted a huge influence over its agenda.

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Yarl’s Wood closure a sign of Lib Dem influence in Government, says Brake

Wed 21st Jul 2010

Commenting on Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg’s statement that the child detention facility at 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:

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Lessons must be learnt from fiasco of Jubilee Line upgrade - Caroline Pidgeon

Wed 21st Jul 2010

Caroline Pidgeon AM, Leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group and transport spokesperson, commenting on today's report to the Transport for London Board that the Jubilee Line upgrades will now drag on until Christmas and possibly to April 2011 said:

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LibDems call for new sustainable economy with small businesses at the forefront

Mon 19th Jul 2010

Sarah Ludford recently attended a Westminster reception hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses, at which LibDem Business Secretary Vince Cable was the guest speaker. Sarah, a long time champion of small businesses said:

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Lib Dem plan for Clean Air Zone kicks off Earl's Court campaign

Sat 17th Jul 2010

Earl's Court is one of London's worst polluted areas. The Lib Dem plan would take the oldest and most polluting vehicles off the streets

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