Gareth Wilson

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REFORMS WILL OPEN UP UNIVERSITIES

by Gareth Wilson on 8 December, 2010

Liberal Democrat Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg claimed today that the Government’s higher education reforms would turn universities into “engines of social mobility” as he tried to stave off a damaging Liberal Democrat rebellion.In an article for the Financial Times today, Mr Clegg suggested the Government faced a choice between increasing fees or having to […]

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Tuition Fees

by Gareth Wilson on 19 November, 2010

Tim Faron our new Lib Dem President writes  I shall vote against a rise in tuition fees because I made a pledge that I would do so. Fees are the poll tax of our generation and I cannot in good conscience vote for an increase. It is not for me to tell colleagues how to […]

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Coalition Message

by Gareth Wilson on 5 October, 2010

Labour left a legacy of debt and failure People should feel let down We need to fix Britain’s economy Things are going to be tough The Lib Dems are delivering for Britain We can be proud of the difference we are making What Labour won’t tell you Labour planned cuts of 20% to every Government […]

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TORIES’ PROFIT MAKING SCHEME FOR MARKET COULD BACKFIRE

by Gareth Wilson on 16 August, 2010

Liberal Democrats have issued a stern warning to the Tories after they agreed a 58 per cent increase in charges for Saturday’s market traders. They claim that forcing traders to pay East Cambridgeshire District Council £10 a week plus VAT to erect and dismantle stalls could be short sighted in the longer term. The Lib […]

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Ely’s Saturday Markets could be at risk

by Gareth Wilson on 6 August, 2010

Ely’s Saturday Markets could be at risk after the Tories agreed a 58 per cent increase in charges. Traders will have to pay £10 more plus VAT a week for their market pitches and stalls after the Tories agreed the rise. The increase along with other savings will bring in an extra £47,000 for the […]

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TRAVELLERS IN EAST CAMBS

by Gareth Wilson on 6 August, 2010

There are 100 Travellers pitches in East Cambs with approximately 214 caravans and mobile homes. Of these 58% are in Haddenham Division. The LDF (Local Development Framework) is suggesting additional sites and all the sites in the north of East Cambs are in Haddenham Ward.

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by Gareth Wilson on 6 August, 2010

Hod Hall Lane Travellers’ Site Consultation

by Gareth Wilson on 14 July, 2010

Important Consultation East Cambs District Council is in the process of preparing it’s local plan called a Local Development Framework or “LDF” Part of this includes suggestions for future Travellers’ Sites; which has to go out for consultation. This gives you a chance to have your say. One of the possible sites is the land in […]

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THE COALITION GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY BUDGET

by Gareth Wilson on 23 June, 2010

After the longest and deepest recession since the Second World War, this Budget sets out a five year plan to rebuild the British economy based on the Government’s values of responsibility, freedom and fairness.  It shows how the Government will make the tough choices required to carry out Britain’s deficit reduction plan in a fair […]

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Nick Clegg writes to Gareth

by Gareth Wilson on 9 June, 2010

Dear Gareth, Yesterday I was proud to be at the Government Dispatch Box in the House of Commons moving a motion in support of a Queen’s Speech that committed to delivering long cherished Liberal Democrat policies. Over the coming months we will bring forward legislation for much needed political reform and the restoration of our […]

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