Cornwall ‘Not just a county’ – Hughes
Liberal Democrat Federal Party President and Shadow Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs, Simon Hughes MP, today (Thursday) recognised Cornwall as a special case in the debate on devolution to England. Mr Hughes took part in an interview this morning for the Taking Power online conference, led by local Peer, Lord (Paul) Tyler. Responding to questions on the creation of an English Parliament, he said, "Cornwall is more than just a county – it has a historic... Read More
MP anger at Minister’s ‘Callous Disregard’ for farmers
North Cornwall MP, Dan Rogerson, today (Tuesday) condemned Rural Affairs Minister, Barry Gardiner, for having "such a cavalier attitude towards the very communities it is his duty to serve." The Minister told Labour delegates at a meeting organised by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) that the he had only taken a job at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) once he had been assured by the Prime Minister that rural concerns could be pushed... Read More
Blair speech ‘Irrelevant and out of touch’ – Rogerson
North Cornwall MP, Dan Rogerson today (Tuesday) dismissed Tony Blair's final speech to Conference as Labour leader as 'irrelevant in Cornwall and out of touch with the country'. Commenting, Mr Rogerson said: "Tony Blair claims that public services are strong. Yet in the real world hospitals are closing wards and rural services are struggling. "Tony Blair tells us of his efforts on poverty. Yet in the real world Gordon Brown's tax credit chaos blights... Read More
Rogerson makes ‘Green Clubcard’ switch
Dan Rogerson (Left) with Simon Baker (Right) Following his tour of North Cornwall villages, local MP, Dan Rogerson, today (Monday) visited the Launceston branch of Tesco to discuss what the chain is doing to reduce its impact on the environment. Mr Rogerson met with Simon Baker, the Acting Store Manager, to hear about the 'green clubcard' initiative. The scheme invites customers to re-use their old carrier bags – of any kind – in return for extra ‘clubcard’... Read More
Rogerson takes Cornish concerns to conference
Returning to Cornwall from his party's Brighton Conference, North Cornwall MP, Dan Rogerson, today (Friday) said the Liberal Democrats were a party of substance with real solutions to help people in their every day lives. In his role as Liberal Democrat Shadow Housing Minister, Mr Rogerson has been addressing party delegates across a range of issues on the Conference fringe. On Wednesday, he told Liberal Democrats of the huge problems facing small businesses in his North... Read More
Duchy Quota Company keeps Cornwall fishing – Rogerson
North Cornwall MP, Dan Rogerson, today (Friday) met with Duchy Fish Quota Company directors, Clare Leverton and Nathan de Rozarieux. The company bought its first package of fishing quota in 2003. Once purchased, the quota is leased out to local people and any profit is reinvested in more quota at the next opportunity to buy. The Duchy Fish Quota Company directors took the chance to show Mr Rogerson a new book by award winning food writer, Carol Trewin, Cornish Fishing and... Read More
End accessibility absurdity – Rogerson
Liberal Democrat Shadow Housing Minister, Dan Rogerson MP, spoke to delegates this week at their party conference in Brighton on the subject of 'lifetime homes'. Laurence Clark, a comedian born with cerebral palsy, was also present to tell Liberal Democrats of the huge problems he and his wife had faced in trying to find a home to buy in Liverpool. Too often, Mr Clark said, houses are built in such a way as to make simple alterations to door widths, entrance steps... Read More
