Lib Dems reverse controversial waste charge
From April, the controversial charge to removed bulky waste will be removed. The controversial £18 charge had been blamed for the number of fly-tipping incidents in the Borough.
12 Mar 2008
National News
Mehdi turned away by the Netherlands
DELGA are disappointed to learn that Mehdi Kazemi, a gay Iranian who fears he will be executed if he is deported back to his home country, has had his claim for asylum in the Netherlands overturned. Mehdi fears for his safety if he is returned to Iran, where he says his boyfriend named him as a partner before being executed.
11 Mar 2008
Time for a Social Environment Revolution
Speaking at the Green Alliance annual debate in London, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has called for a social environmental revolution. Beginning with the formation of a Charter for Climate Change, Nick will set out the rights and responsibilities of businesses, politicians and individuals.
11 Mar 2008
Liberal Democrats - Committed to Making Bedford a Fairtrade Borough
"As this year's Fairtrade Fortnight drew to a close, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats reaffirmed their commitment to attempts to make Bedford Borough a Fairtrade Borough. The Lib Dems have also repeated their calls for the council to do more to support the volunteer steering group and achieve fairtrade status soon.
11 Mar 2008
Eaglescliffe Ward News
Local news items 5-3-08
11 Mar 2008
Swearing Allegiance Not The Solution
Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg spoken out against new proposals on British citizenship in which school-leavers are to be encouraged to swear an oath of allegiance to Queen and country. Ex-attorney general Lord Goldsmith, who is calling for the ceremony in a report to Gordon Brown, says it would give teenagers a sense of belonging.
11 Mar 2008