Original image via Stagecoach (Mash-Up via Internet) Campaigners have begun a fight back against Lancashire County Council proposals to stop all evening and Sunday services between Lancaster and Kirkby Lonsdale […]
Local MPs accused of sending seasonal message of ill-will and bad cheer
Councillor Chris Coates Lancaster Green Councillor Chris Coates has condemned local MPs for voting not to investigate the increased use of food banks in the UK. Eric Ollerenshaw As we […]
Local MPs support government block on a full House of Commons Hunger Debate
Eric Ollerenshaw Local MPs Eric Ollerenshaw and David Morris voted with the government against a proposal calling on the Government for a full Parliamentary Debate on hunger in the UK […]
Lancaster’s MP challenges Prime Minister on pancreatic cancer care
Lancaster MP Eric Ollerenshaw challenged Prime Minister David Cameron on pancreatic cancer care in the House of Parliament, earlier this week, drawing attention to the slow speed of improving survival […]
New hope for Wyre Tidal Barrage?
The site of a proposed barrage on the River Wyre, which is a site of Special Scientific Interest. Photographer: Peter Wakely for Natural England The Government might be set to […]
Lancaster MP Backs HS2, despite concerns it might cost Lancaster economy up to £45 milliion in lost business
Despite recently revealed figures which indicate Lancaster may lose out if the controversial HS2 rail link is built, the plan continues to earn the support of its MP, Eric Ollerenshaw. […]
Gagging Bill backed by local MPs passes to 'Report Stage'
Parliament has given its full backing to the the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill which, in its current form, would effectively gag many charities and […]
Local Tory MPs back "Gagging Bill", Third Reading next week, protest tomorrow in Lancaster
Eric Ollerenshaw (Updated 1350): Both Lancaster MP Eric Ollerenshaw and Morecambe and Lunesdale MP David Morris have given their backing to a new bill that many charities and pressure groups […]
Lancaster Bus Station gets its notice board back at last
Campaigners welcome the arrival of the new Bus Station sign earlier today. Photo courtesy Lancaster City Council A new bus information board has been unveiled at Lancaster Bus Station today […]
Local MPs back Agricultural Wages Board abolition; local farm workers face hard times ahead?
Eric Ollerenshaw Both local MPs have backed the Government’s decision to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board – a decision that will potentially affect the livelihoods of many local farm workers […]