Local Liberal Democrat councillor, Simon Hicks has backed calls on Gordon Brown to suspend the Government's unrealistic regional housing targets, and instead to give local councils the power to decide what is best for their own communities. Simon says: "Labour's proposals are based on a 'predict and provide' assessment that bears no relation to current economic circumstances or employment prospects."
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, Nick Clegg revealed today.
Last night's edition of the Channel four current affairs programme 'Dispatches' launched an investigation into MP's expenses and featured Janet Anderson MP.
Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable visited Shields Road recently to inspect a new social housing scheme.
LD Lines has announced the launch of the largest ever fast ferry to operate on cross channel routes, with the introduction of a brand new, high speed Catamaran to its Dover - Boulogne service from 29 May 2009.
Vince Cable and I are currently briefing the press about what we want to see in Wednesday's Budget. I thought you would like to know what we are saying.