Tories pushed 200,000 more children into poverty last year
The number of children living in absolute poverty across the UK has risen by 200,000 in a year, to a total of 3.7 million.
31 Mar 2019
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Mayor Dave Writes - Government Rail Downgrade Plans Mean Bridge Works are All Pain, No Gain
In his latest monthly column for the Bedford Borough Bulletin, Mayor Dave Hodgson has paid tribute to local road users' patience during Network Rail's ongoing Bromham Road Bridge works.
31 Mar 2019
Jo Swinson speaks out on gender equality
We can ALL do something to make politics more diverse Jo Swinson, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, addresses the party on international women's day
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31 Mar 2019
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SOCIAL EXCLUSION WARNING OVER BUS ROUTES THREAT
31 Mar 2019
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL HAS NO FORMAL PLANS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING POINTS
Suffolk and Norfolk County Councils have no formal plans for electric charging points says LGA Lib Dems FOI survey According to a recent Freedom of Information request by LGA Lib Dems, Suffolk andf Norfolk are two of 107 councils** in England and Wales that have no plans to expand their network of charging points for electric vehicles.
31 Mar 2019
Liberal Democrats demand action to boost Folkestone town centre
The Liberal Democrats have set out a comprehensive plan ahead of the local elections to support struggling high streets across England, including for Folkestone town centre.
31 Mar 2019