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.
"I am determined that in future mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health."
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.
A Liberal Democrat County Councillor has attacked the Conservative-run Council for its spending on consultants.
Essex County Council today agreed to take forward a Liberal Democrat initiative which allows councils to generate renewable energy which can be sold on to the National Grid.
Last night Stockton Council Cabinet voted to accept the recommendation to drop plans for rebuilding Egglescliffe School on Preston Park.
