http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/newsarchive.php Recent News Stories from Blackpool Liberal Democrats en-GB Blackpool Liberal Democrats http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Blackpool Liberal Democrats 2010-03-10T05:33+00:00 United Kingdom http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000060/blackpool_council_budget_response_from_cllr_doug_green.html We have before us Blackpool Council's budget, for 2010-11, for what could well be the last time, in its present form. 2010-03-01T22:32+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000059/doreens_mp_bid_despite_sons_death.html A VETERAN councillor whose life was rocked by the tragic death of her son has launched a bid to become a Blackpool MP. 2010-02-27T21:02+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000058/tv_debates_do_they_matter.html With the party leaders having agreed to televised debates, I thought it would be useful to look at the evidence about the influence of the debates on the outcome of US elections. 2009-12-22T23:35+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000057/lib_dems_to_scrap_tuition_fees_well_whod_ave_thunk_it.html Dear Jon, 2009-12-19T23:51+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000056/justice_for_darrell_pierre__campaign_for_a_pardon_from_blackpool_council.html CAMPAIGN FOR A POSTHUMOUS PARDON FOR DARRELL PIERRE FROM BLACKPOOL COUNCIL, OWNER OF BLACKPOOL TRAMWAY. 2009-12-13T13:53+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000055/an_open_letter_to_president_obama_from_michael_moore.html Dear President Obama, 2009-11-30T17:35+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000054/50_practical_tips_to_save_you_half_a_lifetime.html When I was 16 I didn't want agony-aunt advice on sex and love, but real advice on spots and shaving - like this . . . 2009-11-16T00:02+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000053/saving_the_cheeeeldren_again.html Now I understand that the Department of Health really believes that our bodies belong to the state and not to us, and that is why they tell me (every blooming day) how much I can eat, drink, smoke, fart, have sex, scratch myself etc. I understand that NICE are a bunch of accountants that sit down and work out that boob jobs, sex changes and stomach stapling are good value for money but life prolonging drugs, artificial limbs and treatments to stop you going blind are just wasteful and should not be funded. 2009-11-15T23:16+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000052/what_will_it_take.html In the same week that we have seen £73million of hotels up for sale in the town, Blackpool Council has signed the approval of development for a wedding chapel on the seafront. Questions once again have to be asked about the consultants at ReBlackpool: particularly what mind-altering drugs they are on. 2009-11-12T21:33+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000051/deputy_leader_in_cash_gift_probe.html THE deputy leader of Blackpool Council is the latest Tory to face investigation over controversial donations to local Conservatives. 2009-10-31T10:50+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000050/will_the_real_nutt_please_stand_up_mr_johnson.html "I cannot have public confusion between scientific advice and policy" says Home Secretary Alan Johnson MP. 2009-10-30T19:50+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000049/the_benefits_trap.html I see Income Support, JSA and lone parents are in the news again today. 2009-10-28T21:54+00:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000048/rip_sir_ludovic_kennedy.html The author, broadcaster and campaigner Sir Ludovic Kennedy has died aged 89. 2009-10-19T23:11+01:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000047/have_you_ever.html 1. Inflated an insurance claim 2009-10-15T22:22+01:00 http://blackpool-libdems.org.uk/news/000046/why_terry_should_be_mayor_of_manc.html This article by Terry Christian in 1996 sums up why Terry Christian is favourite to become Manchesters first elected Mayor. 2009-10-13T18:21+01:00