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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.

Labour councils let us down again on air quality

There should be little surprise that the majority of people are opposed to the council's road charging proposals. The £12.50 proposal for driving on the Central Motorway and Tyne Bridge was clearly unpalatable to most people, but the council's alternative suggestion for tolls on the Tyne Bridges seems equally unpopular. And many people fear that charging drivers on major routes (such as Coast Road, Central Motorway, Gosforth High Street)), the Council could push them into inner city neighbourhoods and stimulate new "rat runs" The Liberal Democrats Opposition does not have confidence that the council administration has a viable strategy to tackle the crisis after years of inaction, and it now appears that the council Cabinet doesn't have the courage to sign off its own draft strategy. Labour's plans seem to be as toxic as the air on Percy Street, the Central Motorway, and the A1 Western Bypass. Their approach has been a comprehensive failure and a full scrutiny investigation is now needed. That said, there i

Today's the day to vote for a new (Liberal Democrats) Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria

(That includes us in Newcastle) Polls are open util 10pm tonight so a few hours left to vote for Dr Jonathan Wallace - he'll do the job until it can be phased out and the money saved spent on frontline policing #bobbieschoice

Top MP visits Gloucester as Lib Dems target election wins

Lib Dem leadership contender Sir Ed Davey has visited Gloucester and joined campaigning in two key council by-elections in the city.

Ed on the Andrew Marr show

Mayor Dave Hails Level of Public Involvement at Bedford Borough Council Meeting

Mayor Dave Hodgson has described last night's Full Council meeting at Bedford Borough Council, which saw members of the public introducing 6 different petitions for debate and many more in attendance, as "as it should be - an open council with local residents able to take active part."

Lib Dem Plan to Cut Business Rates in Erewash

Taxing Land, Not Investment The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system. This would cut business rates for some retaillers by 20% and has the potential to benefit businesses in Ilkeston and Long Eaton town centres as well as across the rest of the borough.