Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Bedford Borough Lib Dems Announce Drive to Freeze Council Tax
Bedford Borough Lib Dems have announced that the Council is aiming for a council tax freeze next year. The announcement follows two years of below-inflation increases in Bedford Borough after the Council inherited the country's second highest level of County Council tax from the Conservative-run County Council in April 2009. It also comes after the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced today that the Government will work with Councils to deliver a Council tax freeze.
22 Jun 2010
Independent Candidate Sapwell joins Liberal Democrats
James Sapwell, who stood for parliament in last month's general election, has joined the Liberal Democrats, citing the party as the one that enables him to remain true to his core values whilst furthering his political career.
22 Jun 2010
Decisive Budget ensures that broadest shoulders bear heaviest burden
Today's budget contains many of the measures that the Liberal Democrats campaigned for during the general election. Norwich South MP Simon Wright said:
22 Jun 2010
Budget will protect the needy and the vulnerable says Simon Hughes
"Liberal Democrats made the correct judgement last month to be influential partners in a majority coalition, rather than be marginalised opponents of a minority Government entirely implementing Conservative policies," the Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader said.
22 Jun 2010
Concerned Over Police Merger Plans
I am very concerned by the plans to merge Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Police Forces. As will be even more evident after today's emergency budget, tough decisions lie ahead for all public sector organisations, including the police, and Bedford Borough residents could lose out if those decisions are taken more remotely.
22 Jun 2010
Local action by Pilgrims Hatch Lib Dem councillors
Lib Dem councillors David Kendall, Barry Aspinell and Vicky Davies were busy on Sunday helping local residents as part of a Pilgrims Hatch Community Clean Up Day.
22 Jun 2010