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Liz Lynne pays tribute to Sir Cyril Smith New!

Fri 3rd Sep 2010

Liz Lynne, who followed Sir Cyril Smith to serve as Lib Dem MP for Rochdale from 1992 until 1997, has paid a warm tribute to the legendary politician, who died today, aged 82.

Sir Cyril Smith alongside Gracie Fields (photography: David Hennigan)

MEP welcomes EU aid to Pakistan and supports plan to look at debt restructuring New!

Thu 2nd Sep 2010

The EU and the international community should look at the benefits of restructuring Pakistan's debt to stop flood aid donations being swallowed up by rising interest payments, says Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne.

Liz Lynne at a plenary session of the European Parliament

European Blind Union nominates Liz Lynne for MEP Awards

Wed 1st Sep 2010

A European alliance of charities working for blind people has nominated Liberal Democrat Euro MP Liz Lynne for a prestigious award.

Liz Lynne MEP at a meeting in Brussels with blind campaigners from across Europe (photography: Press Officer)

Birmingham's Shahjalal Housing Co-op is 'a model for community inclusion' - MEP

Thu 22nd Jul 2010

Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne has praised the Birmingham-based Shahjalal Housing Co-operative as a model example of a community initiative for affordable housing.

Liz Lynne MEP and Cllrs Tariq Khan and Ayoub Khan at the Shahjalal Housing Co-operative celebration (photography: Press Officer)

County Euro MP regrets vote to axe three Warwickshire fire stations

Wed 21st Jul 2010

A vote by the Conservative-led County Council to close three of the county's 19 fire stations marks a sad day for the people of Warwickshire, says Euro MP Liz Lynne.

Kenilworth Fire Sttion 1 (photography: Giles Derrington)

Liz Lynne welcomes European Parliament support for Lib Dem plan to reform CAP

Wed 14th Jul 2010

West Midlands Euro MP Liz Lynne has welcomed the overwhelming support of the European Parliament for a Lib Dem blueprint to reform the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

Liz Lynne MEP helping out at a farm in Shropshire (photography: Press Officer)

Lorely selected as Chair for BIS committee

Fri 9th Jul 2010

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has been selected as the co-chair of the newly created Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Burt calls for action in Parliament on Powergen

Thu 8th Jul 2010

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has asked for a debate on empty property rates, following residents' complaints about the state of the former Powergen site in Shirley.

Liz Lynne welcomes tougher EU cap on mobile roaming fees

Sat 3rd Jul 2010

LibDem Euro MP Liz Lynne has welcomed even tougher rules to limit charges for using a mobile phone in another EU country, which came into force on July 1st.

Mobile Phone

Burt backs local decision making on housing numbers.

Fri 2nd Jul 2010

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has backed the new right of local authorities to determine how many homes are needed for their own area.

No threat to eggs by the dozen, says Liz Lynne

Thu 1st Jul 2010

Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne has spoken out to reassure businesses and consumers that there is no threat of a ban to sell eggs by the dozen.

Half dozen eggs (photography: Clare Mills)

Liberal Democrats create £1bn fund for communities hit by cuts - Burt

Thu 1st Jul 2010

Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has launched a £1bn Regional Growth Fund to help communities that may be particularly affected by public spending cuts.

Chiropractors deserve more support from Europe's health ministers - Liz Lynne

Wed 30th Jun 2010

West Midlands Euro MP Liz Lynne is backing a cross party call for Europe's health services to recognise the huge benefits of chiropractic and extend access to the specialism to patients in all EU countries.

Health First Europe meeting Liz Lynne MEP to discuss needlestick injuries

Solihull MP leads campaign against unfair bank charges.

Wed 30th Jun 2010

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has set her sights on a new campaign designed to giver power back to consumers. Lorely has today brought to Parliament a Private Members Bill designed to end rip-off charges on consumers from banks and financial institutions. Penalties such as overdraft charges are often overly punitive and represent an unfair deal for consumers, especially when their details are hidden away in the small print of contracts.

Solihull MP re-elected as chair of Parliamentary Party

Fri 25th Jun 2010

Solihull MP Lorely Burt has said she is 'delighted' to be re-elected unopposed as chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party.

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