Osborne's proposals are Lib Dem Lite says Vince Cable
Commenting on George Osborne's address to Tory party conference, Vince Cable said "This set of deficit reduction proposals is Lib Dem Lite."
8 Oct 2009
National News
Matthew Harris to fight Hendon for Liberal Democrats
Matthew Harris has been selected as the Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Hendon and will fight the seat at the next General Election.
7 Oct 2009
Wootton Upper School debate
On Wednesday evening Wootton Upper School hosted a debate attended by all the candidates. My main message was that I want Bedford Borough to be a great place to live work and do business.
7 Oct 2009
Kendall takes action at County Hall
Recently elected Essex County Councillor David Kendall has put down a motion and two questions for next weeks Full Council meeting at County Hall:
7 Oct 2009
Wells and Young Brewery visit with Vince Cable
Visiting the Wells and Young Brewery in Queens Park brought back memories of the time I had a summer job at the brewery. Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable MP and I met with vice-Chair Mr Tom Wells and Finance Director Mr Justin Fillimore. We discussed issues affecting the industry before touring the brewery. Vince said that it was very useful to hear the views of Bedford's largest private employer.
7 Oct 2009
Nick Clegg Holds Public Meeting in Bedford
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg visited Bedford last night and held a 'Town Hall' meeting at the Harpur Suite. The open public meeting was chaired by Liberal Democrat Mayoral Candidate Dave Hodgson, and was attended by a large audience of local people. Clegg tackled a vast range of questions head on, and was widely praised after the meeting for his open, straight-talking approach.
7 Oct 2009