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Welcome to the website for Liberal Democrats in the Rotherham & Barnsley area. We cover the five parliamentary constituencies of Barnsley Central, Barnsley East, Rotherham, Rother Valley and Wentworth & Dearne.

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Keep watching the Events Diary for upcoming meetings and social get-togethers. If you would like to get more involved email us at info@rotherhamandbarnsleylibdems.org.uk.

Give workers freedom to choose retirement date, says Minister

Thu 29th Jul 2010

Commenting, Ed Davey said: “With more and more people wanting to extend their working lives we should not stop them just because they have reached a particular age. We want to give individuals greater choice and are moving swiftly to end discrimination of this kind.

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ASBOs are a failed policy, says Brake

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Commenting on today’s speech by the Home Secretary in which she said it was ‘time to move beyond’ Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs), Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake said:

Read "ASBOs are a failed policy, says Brake" in full.

Labour opposition to AV exposes staggering hypocrisy, says Hughes

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Commenting on Labour's decision to oppose legislation for a referendum on the alternative vote, which was a commitment in their manifesto, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said:

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Evidence released shows Labour neglected Armed Forces, says Tim Farron

Tue 27th Jul 2010

The documents show that Labour ministers were formally warned that the military needed an alternative to the Snatch Land Rover in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a reaction to the revelations, Tim Farron said:

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Coalition sets out ambitious climate change policies

Tue 27th Jul 2010

Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne today set out ambitious plans to tackle climate change and give the UK the secure, low carbon energy it needs.

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Coalition announces Pupil Premium to provide extra money for disadvantaged pupils.

Mon 26th Jul 2010

The Coalition Government today announced a Pupil Premium to target extra money at schools taking disadvantaged pupils.

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Police commissioners must have tough checks and balances, says Brake

Mon 26th Jul 2010

Commenting ahead of the Home Secretary’s statement on elected police commissioners, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake said:

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Deputy Leader Simon Hughes on 10 weeks that have revitalised politics

Wed 21st Jul 2010

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Simon Hughes has written of his pride at the huge achievements the Liberal Democrats have made in the 10 weeks since the formation of the Coalition Government.

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