New European Union caps on mobile phone roaming charges have come into force which have reduced the cost of data roaming by over a third and further reduce the cost of making calls and sending messages when visiting another EU country. Liberal Democrats in the European Parliament are leading the fight to end roaming charges […]

We should always celebrate success in Britain. But success shouldn’t mean that you can avoid paying your fair share. Tax avoidance was completely out of control under Labour. A millionaire could pay lower rates of tax than the person cleaning their mansion! Many right wing Conservatives actually think that the richest pay too much! Only […]

A new report has shown that Nottingham has the most empty shops in the country. Why are there more boarded-up shops in Nottingham than anywhere else? Alison Rouse said “Nottingham City Council say they don’t agree with the figures in the report because some of the streets included areas outside the city centre. It doesn’t […]

A £60 million City Deal has been announced for Nottingham. The aim is to boost Nottingham’s economy and create 7,000 jobs, including 300 apprenticeships. It will provide money to invest in a ‘creative quarter’ of high- tech firms, introduce super-fast broadband, improve transport and turn Nottingham in to a ‘low carbon city’. At a visit […]

“Nottingham folk will have more money in their pockets” says local Lib Dem campaigner Tim Ball, “This has already started because Lib Dems in government have made sure income tax has gone down £200 a year for the lowest paid. And there is more to come.” The Liberal Democrats believe ordinary folk should keep more […]