Chief of the General Staff Sir Richard Dannatt has sparked controversy in a Daily Mail interview. He said the presence of UK forces in Iraq "exacerbates the security problems" and they should "get out some time soon."
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Councillors are calling on all political parties to put local people first and join the fight in support of Bedford Hospital.
News that the death toll among Iraqis as a result of the US-led invasion has reached an estimated 655 000 has been greeted with great concern by Liberal Democrats across the UK and here in Dundee.
Liberal Democrats at County Hall were today successful in their fight to have the environment considered in the construction of new school buildings.
In September Park Ward Ward Liberal Democrats carried out a crime survey across the ward. Springvale Ward Lib Dems carries out the same survey in their area in October. In both wards there was a massive response from residents. Nearly half of those who responded said they have either been the victim of or witnessed a crime in the last year. A third of the victims did not report incidents to the Police. We were pleased to find that most of those who did report the incident were satisfied with the speed and quality of the Police's response.
Rochdale Council have confirmed their opposition to Compulsory ID Cards at a very constructive debate at a Rochdale Council Meeting. The Council will now refuse to play 'part in any pilot scheme or feasibility work in relation to the introduction of the national identity cards' and more importantly 'Ensure that national identity cards would not be required to access council services or benefits unless specifically required to do so by Act of Parliament.'