By-election news
In Thursday's local council by-elections held in various parts of the country the Liberal Democrats held onto 2 seats, gained one from Independents and lost no seats.
15 Oct 2010
National News
Council decision making "a shambles" says Cllr Foster
Liberal Democrat Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Cllr. David Foster has described the Labour Council's decision making as in a shambles following last night's Executive Board meeting.
15 Oct 2010
Nick Clegg announces a fair start for children
In his speech today at a school in Chesterfield on a Fairness Premium, Lib Dem Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said: "The Liberal Democrat purpose in Government is to make Britain a better, fairer nation. And ahead of next week's comprehensive spending review, today we set out our plans for a four-year, £7 billion investment in improving opportunities for the most disadvantaged kids in this country.
15 Oct 2010
Paul Burstow: Mental health is as important as physical health
"I am determined that in future mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health."
15 Oct 2010
Lib Dems Call for United Council Opposition to Giant Incinerator Plans
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats, led by Cllr Tim Hill, Stewartby and Wootton Ward, and Mayor Dave Hodgson, have put a motion before Full Council for next Wednesday's meeting calling on all Councillors to oppose the plans for a giant Incinerator near Stewartby.
15 Oct 2010
Lib Dems Criticise Spending on Consultants
A Liberal Democrat County Councillor has attacked the Conservative-run Council for its spending on consultants.
15 Oct 2010
