Liberal Democrats

Stockport headteacher ecstatic with Ofsted findings as primary school proves educational trail-blazer

Brookside Primary School has high proportion of disabled children
‘Brilliant path to successful career’: MP welcomes 74% increase in Stockport apprentice numbers

Hazel Grove MP Andrew Stunell revealed figures
More than 130,000 Manchester workers to benefit from income tax cuts – praised as 'real help for ordinary people'

Manchester MP John Leech praises income tax cuts
‘High-risk strategy’: Greater Manchester MP says vote on press regulation is big gamble for Prime Minister

Vote takes place next week after all-party talks break down
‘It’s outrageous’: Finance leader slams Oldham’s 3.5% council tax increase but Labour says there is no other option

First council tax rise for three years approved
Refund: Greater Manchester Police handed more than £440,000 for saving Olympic private security blunder

GMP stepped in for G4S failings at London 2012
‘Clock is ticking’: Manchester MP endorses government calls for football reform with time running out for FA

John Leech supports government intervention in football
My Big Mouth: Voting records are the only real indicator of an MP’s integrity

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Backlash over plans to close Withington Leisure Centre, as campaigners claim Olympic legacy will be 'damaged'

TV presenter Sian Astley called for a 'proper and fair' consultation period to begin.
Vince Cable calls last orders on ‘exploitative’ major pub chains – Manchester landlords to reap rewards

Cable plans to regulate the unfair rates suppliers charge for beer.

Liberal Democrats

Stockport headteacher ecstatic with Ofsted findings as primary school proves educational trail-blazer

‘Brilliant path to successful career’: MP welcomes 74% increase in Stockport apprentice numbers

More than 130,000 Manchester workers to benefit from income tax cuts – praised as 'real help for ordinary people'

‘High-risk strategy’: Greater Manchester MP says vote on press regulation is big gamble for Prime Minister

‘It’s outrageous’: Finance leader slams Oldham’s 3.5% council tax increase but Labour says there is no other option

Refund: Greater Manchester Police handed more than £440,000 for saving Olympic private security blunder

‘Clock is ticking’: Manchester MP endorses government calls for football reform with time running out for FA

My Big Mouth: Voting records are the only real indicator of an MP’s integrity

Backlash over plans to close Withington Leisure Centre, as campaigners claim Olympic legacy will be 'damaged'

Vince Cable calls last orders on ‘exploitative’ major pub chains – Manchester landlords to reap rewards

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