Call for Tories to explain Iraq support
As former Prime Minister Tony Blair gives evidence to the Chilcot Inquiry, Liberal Democrat MPs have called for the Conservative Party to explain its support for the Iraq War. In 2003, Conservatives voted with the Government to send British troops into military action, while all Liberal Democrats MPs opposed the war. Tony Blair relied on Conservative votes to carry the motion authorising conflict, since 139 Labour MPs rebelled against their party’s whip. Both Conservatives... Read More
Call for action on “sewage mess”
North Cornwall’s MP, Dan Rogerson, has called for Cornwall Council to step in to “sort out the mess” over responsibility for vital sewage works at Belmont Close, Delabole. South West Water had been due to ‘adopt’ the sewers, taking liability for their operation and long-term maintenance, but the company has refused to go ahead because the sewage system does not meet the standards set out in legislation. The property company which built the homes in Belmont Close, says... Read More
3,940 North Cornwall pensioners to miss out on Cold Weather Payments – MP
Up to 3,490 pensioners in North Cornwall will miss out on Cold Weather Payments despite recent freezing conditions, according to Liberal Democrat analysis of Government figures. Cold Weather Payments of £25 a week are paid to people on low incomes who receive a qualifying benefit, such as Pension Credit. Yet as many as 1.7m pensioners across the country do not claim the credit, because the necessary forms are too complicated and involve revealing substantial details of the... Read More
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