National News

Lib Dems call for Euro-Referendum!

Lib Dems in East Middleton are planning to ballot local residents about the future of controversial Councillor David Murphy. The 'mini-referendum' will simply ask the question - "Do you believe that Councillor Murphy should be residing in South-Western Europe at tax-payer's expense?" The Lib Dems have also revealed that Councillor Murphy has less than a week to stand down to avoid a costly by-election.

21 Mar 2008
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Meridian Documentary on Gurkha Justice Campaign

A documentary featuring the Gurkha Justice campaign and including recording taken in Folkestone and Cheriton and talking to a number of local residents will be shown for the first time this week. FOCUS: A Friend in Need will air on Friday 21st March at 20:00 on ITV1 Meridian.

20 Mar 2008
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Conservatives Split Three Ways on Unitary Councils as Tory Squabbles Extend to Parliament

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have slammed the Conservatives' public in-fighting over the important issue of new unitary councils for Bedfordshire. This follows a letter in the local press from Tory Shadow Local Government Minister Bob Neill which contradicts both the squabbling Bedford Borough and Bedfordshire County Council Tory Groups by claiming re-organisation is 'unnecessary.'

20 Mar 2008
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