Osborne's proposals are Lib Dem Lite says Vince Cable
Commenting on George Osborne's address to Tory party conference, Vince Cable, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, said:
6 Oct 2009
National News
Nick Clegg Public Meeting
The Harpur Suite in Bedford town centre was bustling on Tuesday evening. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg MP held one of his 'town hall' meetings. I chaired the event and it was interesting both to hear what Nick had to say, but also the questions and points of view from the public. Nick tackled every question asked of him directly, with no spin or evasion.
6 Oct 2009
Hitchin market stall a great success
On Saturday 3rd October Hitchin Market Place hosted the third Hitchin & Harpenden Liberal Democrats' Meet 'n' Greet stall. With both District Councillors and our parliamentary candidate, Nigel Quinton, on hand to answer people's questions it proved a popular event.
6 Oct 2009
Pensions Spokesman rebuttal of Tory policy
Ahead of his visit to Shrewsbury tomorrow, the Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Prof. Steve Webb MP., has responded to a Conservative announcement about raising the age of retirement.
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6 Oct 2009
Call for Council to Drop its Proposals for Development of Greenfield sites
With a draft plan of sites for future developments in Bedford Borough now overdue, Liberal Democrat Mayoral Candidate Dave Hodgson has pledged to block Council proposals to sell off greenfield land for development as part of the proposals. As part of the process of making its final policies on where development will be permitted, Bedford Borough Council last year proposed large housing and commercial developments at a range of sites including Bedford Athletic Rugby Ground, Mile Road Allotments in Cauldwell and Berry Wood in Wootton.
6 Oct 2009
Liberal Democrats welcome free parking for Christmas
Councillor Robin Lawrence and the Liberal Democrats have welcomed news that there will be free car parking on Sundays and late evenings leading up to Christmas at Council car parks.
6 Oct 2009