The Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Act 2010 passed today

The Government took action today to prevent creditors from exploiting the poorest countries in the world through the UK courts. Legislation to make permanent The Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Act 2010 was passed in the House of Commons today. The legislation will stop creditors, including so-called “Vulture Funds”, from using Continue Reading

Wera Hobhouse wins Party Leadership position in Rochdale

Councillor Wera Hobhouse is the new local Liberal Democrat party leader after Councillor Irene Davidson gave up her seat on Wednesday. A total of 10 councillors resigned and four more were voted out. Hobhouse, represents Norden, said her party had to show voters what they stood for after they lost Continue Reading