Responding to comments made by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Iran's right to develop nuclear fuel and Ali Larijani's comments at the Munich Conference on Security Policy, Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell said "Iran's nuclear ambitions can only be contained by engagement not isolation."
Conservatives at Essex County Council have today approved a further above inflation hike in the Council Tax paid to the County Council for the financial year 2007 / 2008. Essex residents will see a County Council increase of 4.5% combined with increases from their Borough / District Councils and Essex Police and Fire Authorities.
In a political coup for the town Scarborough will play host to a range of high-profile Liberal Democrat politicians when the Liberal Democrat regional conference takes place here on Saturday 17th February.
Don't leave your plans for Lib Dem Conference in Harrogate a moment longer! Tomorrow (14th Feb) is the last day for early discounted registration for attendees, so get those booking forms in - and while you're planning your weekend away there be sure to make some time to visit or volunteer at the DELGA stall.
Commenting on reports that the Government will oppose binding targets for renewables when EU leaders meet next month to decide on a European Energy Package, Lib Dem European spokesperson on Energy Fiona Hall MEP said:
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Tuesday 13th February) gave their backing to Scottish LibDem calls to abolish the Scottish Prison Service and replace it with a new Scottish Custody and Rehabilitation Service.