Local MP and Minister for Care Services, Paul Burstow visited Boots Opticians on Sutton High Street on Friday 27th January to find out why regular eye tests are so important in preventing blindness.
1.8 million people[1] in the UK are living with sight loss and this figure is set to increase by 115% to nearly 4 million people by 2050, largely due to the ageing population. Much of this is preventable through the early detection and treatment of eye problems. Regular eye tests are a simple and practical way to maintain good eye health and look after your eyes.
Liberal Democrat European justice & human rights spokeswoman and London MEP Sarah Ludford attended an event in London to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, as well as a ceremony in the European Parliament earlier in the week. She has signed the 'Speak up, Speak out' pledge against prejudice and discrimination.
Mike Cox, former leader of the Liberal Democrat councillors in Hillingdon, has been selected by Ealing & Hillingdon Lib Dems to be their local candidate for the GLA elections on 3 May.
Mike was approved by Lib Dem members from both boroughs at a joint meeting in Ealing on Wednesday night.
A practicing chartered accountant,Mikehas lived in both boroughs and has two children, who both attended schools in Hillingdon.
LondonLiberal Democrat MEP Sarah Ludford has welcomed the news that post offices across London have been handed a lifeline thanks to the actions of Liberal Democrat business minister Ed Davey.
Ed Davey has announced a 10-year deal between the Post Office and the Royal Mail guaranteeing that the Post Office continues to transact all Royal Mail services such as first and second class post, parcels, air mail, recorded and special deliveries.
Simon Hughes, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, has written an open letter to Cllr Peter John, the leader of Southwak Council, calling on him to abandon unpopular council proposals to to cut the number of Community Councils and the frequency of their meetings.
The Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group will today put forward budget proposals which challenge the Mayor's current proposals on policing, transport, the environment and housing. The budget proposals include targeted fare cuts to help Londoners on the lowest incomes, extra policing and action to make London's roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
The Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group will today put forward budget proposals which challenge the Mayor's current proposals on policing, transport, the environment and housing. The budget proposals include targeted fare cuts to help Londoners on the lowest incomes, extra policing and action to make London's roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Dee Doocey, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Olympic spokesperson, commenting on reports that tickets might be necessary for babies to attend Olympic events said:
"It beggars belief to even suggest that tickets are necessary for babies being taken by new parents to an Olympic event, especially when most adults had to purchase their tickets so long before the start of the Games. This is the worst 'health and safety' excuse I have ever heard!
Post Offices in Southwark have been saved by Liberal Democrat Business Minister, Ed Davey.
After ending Labour's shameful Post Office closure programme, which saw more than 7100 Post Offices disappear in their 13 years in office, Ed Davey has announce a ten-year deal between the Post Office and the Royal Mail has been reached.
