At yesterday's meeting of the Executive of the East of England Regional Assembly (EERA), the Liberal Democrats proposed that EERA take a stand against the building of new nuclear reactors in the East of England, such as expansion of the Sizewell site in Suffolk.
Christine McHugh is campaigning to Save Bedford Hospital from the savage cuts that are being proposed. Please sign Christine's petition to help the campaign.
The Labour and Tory Groups at East of England Regional Assembly have been roundly attacked by the Liberal Democrats after failing at yesterday's Regional Assembly meeting to agree a practical way forward for the financing of sub post offices.
LibDem Shadow Environment Secretary Chris Huhne MP visited Woking on Wednesday 13 September to learn about the Borough Council's cutting-edge climate change policies. After a briefing by Borough Officers, he was shown round the Combined Heat and Power Station in the Town Centre and the photovoltaic roof at Brockhill. He is pictured here visiting the Fuel Cell in Woking Park with Leader of the Executive Cllr Sue Smith, Deputy Leader Cllr Philip Goldenberg and Environment Portfolio Holder Cllr Ken Howard.
Birmingham Ladywood MP and former Cabinet minister Clare Short says she will be stepping down as an MP at the next General Election. Ms Short blamed Tony Blair's foreign policy and said: "I have reached a stage where I am profoundly ashamed of the government."
Seven in 10 families caring for someone with severe learning disabilities are close to or has reached breaking point, a survey suggests.