Today, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable MP will challenge the Chancellor to justify his recent commitment to increase reconstruction aid to Iraq, during the Queen's speech debate. His challenge follows news of Iraq's decision to divert over $20bn of its own oil revenues into additional 'reparations' payouts to oil rich Gulf states and to companies which suffered 'loss of business' during the first Gulf war.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have reacted with dismay at the news that the specification for the flagship Riverside Square Development has been allowed to go forward without including key environmental sustainability measures.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Monday 27th November) welcomed news that the number of deaths and injuries on Scotland's roads in 2005 were at their lowest level for more than fifty years, according to the latest statistics.
Commenting on the launch of National Archaeology Week tomorrow, Paul Holmes MP, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield and Spokesperson for Arts and Heritage said:
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
Shepway Councillor Lynne Beaumont has warned that Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe residents may soon have to get used to the noise of Boeing 737s flying over Folkestone. Plans to expand the runway at Lydd Airport aim to allow these large planes to operate out of Lydd.