http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articlearchive.php Recent Press Articles from Southampton Liberal Democrats en-GB Southampton Liberal Democrats http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/ Prater Raines Ltd http://www.praterraines.co.uk/ (c) 2010 Southampton Liberal Democrats 2010-09-06T14:16+01:00 United Kingdom http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000064/southamptons_hospital_helipad_will_be_a_lifesaver.html THE lives of critically ill patients are more likely to be saved after plans for an emergency helipad at Southampton's main hospital were approved by city councillors last night. 2010-09-01T12:30+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000063/crucial_high_court_hearings_are_put_back_until_january.html No decision on the fluoridation of water in Hampshire can be taken until next year because a legal bid to block it has been delayed again, the Daily Echo can reveal. 2010-08-31T10:30+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000062/fluoride_plans_for_southampton_could_be_scrapped.html PLANS to fluoridate Hampshire's water could be axed as health chiefs lose powers to approve the controversial scheme. 2010-08-24T12:10+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000061/hughes_liberal_democrats_will_fight_against_tories.html Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes has confirmed the party will field candidates against the Tories at the next general election. 2010-08-15T13:00+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000060/staff_to_strike_on_friday_and_monday_over_job_cuts.html SOUTHAMPTON libraries are to close for two days after staff voted to stage another strike over plans to replace workers with volunteers. 2010-08-09T16:20+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000058/chris_huhne_urges_local_councils_to_lead_green_energy_revolution.html Energy secretary lifts ban on the sale of surplus electricity to the national grid as UK aims to meet EU energy targets. 2010-08-09T12:15+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000059/lib_dems_to_vote_on_marriage_for_gays.html The Liberal Democrats will vote on full marriage rights for gay couples at their party conference next month, which will highlight differences within the coalition. 2010-08-09T11:40+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000057/nick_clegg_told_to_scrap_fluoride_laws.html HAMPSHIRE campaigners are calling on the Deputy Prime Minister to scrap the law governing the way fluoride can be added to water supplies. 2010-07-08T10:10+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000056/inquiry_into_secret_hampshire_county_council_bonus_payments_is_a_step_nearer.html AN INQUIRY into secret bonus payments to top executives at Hampshire County Council moved a step closer last night after a request for an investigation was tabled by opposition councillors. 2010-07-06T11:10+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000055/nick_clegg_unveils_election_reform_plans.html Sweeping reforms to parliamentary constituencies will be introduced alongside moves to change the voting system, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced today. 2010-07-05T15:37+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000054/anger_as_government_goes_back_on_fluoride_pledge.html THE Government has been accused to abandoning a campaign to stop fluoride being added to Hampshire water supplies. 2010-07-05T12:28+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000053/call_for_council_leader_to_resign_in_row_over_87k_bonus_payment_to_top_directors.html THE LEADER of Hampshire County Council is today facing calls for his resignation after being accused of a cover-up over handing out secret bonus payments to top executives. 2010-07-02T12:15+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000051/voting_reform_referendum_planned_for_next_may.html A referendum on changing the UK's voting system is planned for 5 May 2011, the BBC understands. 2010-07-02T09:45+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000052/nick_clegg_calls_for_ideas_on_to_laws_to_be_repealed.html Nick Clegg has asked the public to nominate laws and regulations they would like to see abolished. 2010-07-01T12:50+01:00 http://www.southampton-libdems.org.uk/articles/000050/shopmobility_scheme_wins_a_years_reprieve.html A SHOPMOBILITY scheme in Southampton used by thousands of disabled and elderly people was given a stay of execution last night as Tory councillors put off a grant cut that would have closed it down. 2010-06-21T11:37+01:00