Julia Goldsworthy MP Launches Lib Dem Manifesto for Bedford Borough
The Liberal Democrat 2009 Manifesto for Bedford Borough was launched yesterday by Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Julia Goldsworthy MP.
The Liberal Democrat 2009 Manifesto for Bedford Borough was launched yesterday by Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Julia Goldsworthy MP.
Government plans to charge livestock farmers for dealing with animal disease will heap more financial pressure on farmers according to Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson Tim Farron, who has expressed his dismay at yesterday's announcement which would see livestock farmers pay an annual levy to fund the cost of preparing for disease outbreaks.
Change is only worthwhile if it brings benefits to the residents of Shropshire.  The prime concerns are good services, value for money and being responsive to the Public.  Administrative changes are in themselves insignificant.
Today in Parliament, MP Tim Farron made an impassioned plea for help to save local pubs. In particular, Tim raised his concerns about the Albion pub at Arnside, which has been put at risk due to the decision taken by Thwaites to change all of their managed pubs - such as the Albion - into tenanted pubs.
Former Liberal Democrat Leader Lord (Paddy) Ashdown will be speaking at Birmingham's Town Hall on 18 May.