Are Labour's candidate selections undermining democracy?
The Birmingham Mail believes Labour's candidate selection process and secrecy is undermining our local democracy.
12 Dec 2017
National News
Councils overcharging 17,093 people who are ‘severely mentally impaired’
An investigation by Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats reveals 17,093 of the most vulnerable people in the Black Country and Shropshire are being overcharged up to £436 a year due to a council tax postcode lottery.
12 Dec 2017
500 child protection investigations carried out daily - Lib Dem Response
More than 500 child protection investigations were started every single day on average last year by councils concerned about children at risk of harm, the Local Government Association reveals today.
12 Dec 2017
Bedford Borough Lib Dems in SHOCK to reductions in train services
Liberal Democrats in Bedford Borough Council are shocked at the announcement that the Department of Transport (DoT) are...
12 Dec 2017
Mayor Slams Government’s ‘Betrayal’ of Bedford Rail Users as Shocking Cuts Announced
Sign Mayor Dave's petition against the cuts here: http://mayordave.org.uk/bedfordtrains
11 Dec 2017
MP celebrates as National Lottery investment in Westmorland and Lonsdale’s heritage hits over £45m
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that more than £45,437,448 of National Lottery money has been invested in Westmorland and Lonsdale's heritage projects since 1994.
11 Dec 2017