Dundee's two Liberal Democrat Councillors, Helen Dick and Fraser Macpherson today (4th August 2005) highlighted the growing concern about the Labour Government's failure to tackle the administrative problems of the Tax Credit Scheme and the resultant overpayments being clawed back from families who are in no position to repay.
Dundee LibDem Councillors Helen Dick and Fraser Macpherson are opposing Labour plans for ID cards. A report by the London School of Economics prices the ID card system as costing up to £18 billion - an astounding £300 for every person in the country.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today welcomed the Scottish Parliament's backing for the introduction of free eye and dental checks for everyone in Scotland.
On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Dundee Liberal Democrats have backed calls by LibDem MEP Liz Lynne, who has said that it was time for the international community to unite against the tobacco industry.
Dundee Liberal Democrats have given their backing to the Campaign for Democracy. The campaign, run by The Independent newspaper, calls on the Labour government to address the issue of electoral reform. The 2005 general election produced a weak democratic mandate. The Labour majority of 67 equates to 55.1% of seats. However, this was based on only 35.2% of the UK vote. Indeed, Labour were supported by just 9.6m of the 44.6m voters and, with the election turnout standing at just 61.3%, the government received the support of only 21.6% of the electorate.
Liberal Democrat Councillor for Tay Bridges Ward, Cllr Fraser Macpherson today welcomed news that the works necessary to remove the dumped rubble and other debris at High Mill has now been carried out under the City Council's enforcement direct action powers by Dundee Contract Services.
