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Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

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.

Surrey County Council Lib Dems ask Eric Pickles to investigate excessive councillors allowance increases

At the meeting of the Surrey County Council on 6 May the Conservative administration pushed through excessive increases in allowances for councillors, including 60% increases for both the Leader of the Council and the Deputy Leader. The Liberal Democrats voted against the proposed increases.

School Crossing Patrols to be Given Mobile Video Cameras

Mobile cameras to be worn by school crossing patrol staff Cameras should help to deter those who abuse staff and ignore patrols Footage of people ignoring patrols or being abusive will be passed to the police All Bedford Borough Council school crossing patrols have been given cameras to protect their safety and that of the children they help cross the road.

Opposition Councillors Over the Finish Line

Opposition councillors crossed the finish line together yesterday in a mud-splahsed charity race for Essex Mental Health Charities.

Dundee Liberal Democrats campaign to save local bank branch

Cllr Fraser Macpherson, Liberal Democrat Dundee Councillor for the West End writes:

David Watts Selected by Lib Dems to Fight Newark By election

The Newark local party unanimously adopted David Watts as their Liberal Democrat candidate to fight the Newark Parliamentary by election on June 5th.

Dr Brian Mathew