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21 Apr 2009
National News
BIG BOOST FOR SOCIAL HOUSING
Despite the recession, the Lib Dem council is determined to push on with upgrading and repairs to council housing stock.
21 Apr 2009
Six to Fix - Education: Raise GCSE results to above the national average
The Liberal Democrats' Manifesto for Bedford Borough has identified 'Six to Fix' for Bedford Borough. These are the areas we have identified as being in the most urgent need of action to improve things for local residents. One of these areas is education, where standards are too low. We must raise GCSE results to above the national average.
21 Apr 2009
"One Council" should solve Schools issue" - Baroness Walmsley
The Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on D.C.S.F in the Lords, Baroness Walmsley, has strongly criticised Shropshire Council's schools policy. She asserts it is the top priority for the new Council after June 4th elections.
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21 Apr 2009
Faith schools do not improve standards - new report
The Humanist & Secularist Liberal Democrats have welcomed a new report from the London School of Economics and the Institute of Education which discovered no evidence that faith schools improved academic achievement.
21 Apr 2009
LIB DEMS CALL FOR TAX BILL CUT
The Liberal Democrats will fight the next General Election with a pledge to cut income tax bills by £700 for people on low and middle incomes.
21 Apr 2009