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In full: Nick Clegg interview - Newsnight

"There you go again!"

The late US President, Ronald Reagan, used the phrase in presidential debates to both Walter Mondale and Jimmy Carter. I feel like doing the same having just having read the latest announcement from the East Midlands regarding the upcoming European Referendum campaign. Words like "stamp our message" make it sound as if the party is about to embark on an attempt to gain a little more electoral support for battles ahead. To paraphrase the late, great Bill Shankly; "This referendum isn't a matter of life or death. It's far more important than that!" The last thing we want is for individual political parties to go off at half cock and try to use the campaign as a beauty contest. We can leave that to the 'outers'. Also, bombarding the undecideds and flip floppers with dire warnings about what could happen if we go for a Brexit, whilst having its place in our play book, must not be allowed to monopolise the debate. We need to talk from the heart as well as the head. You would have to be nearly 60 to have voted in t

County Council Pays Out Over a Million Pounds on Claims Due To Highways Defects

Liberal Democrats at County Hall have unearthed information that shows that Herts County Council has had to pay out over a million pounds in injury and compensation claims in just two and half years - due to highways defects.

County Council Pays Out Over a Million Pounds on Claims Due To Highways Defects

Liberal Democrats at County Hall have unearthed information that shows that Herts County Council has had to pay out over a million pounds in injury and compensation claims in just two and half years - due to highways defects.

"Keep tips open and free" Petition

Following the Lib Dem motion to the County Council Meeting on Tuesday, a petition has been launched to stop the council either reducing the opening hours or introducing charges for DIY waste at refuse tips.

Practical Action - Practical Help. A Charity Based on Simple Ways to Change People's Lives

Practical Action is a long-established charity which aims to introduce small-scale simple technology to make big differences to large numbers of people.