Free off-peak bus travel for over-60s and disabled travellers is being extended so they can travel anywhere in England using a single pass. Up to 11m people will benefit from the new National Travel Pass smart cards. But an MPs' report has warned many buses may not be equipped to read them.
The Lib Dem campaign to persuade Essex County Council to repair more potholes has reached the attention of the national press. The Sunday Times sent a photographer down to Chelmsford to meet with local Lib Dem campaigner Stephen Robinson and photograph some of the many potholes in the Kings Road area. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article3646291.ece
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Monday 31st March) criticised a huge payout to Northern Rock's former Chief Executive, following the near collapse of the bank and its belated nationalisation by the Labour Government.
Cllr Norman Johns and Cllr Rosie Sharpley have been campaigning across Woking to raise awareness of the environmental impact of using plastic bags.
Responding to the news that the Government is considering personal NHS budgets, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb said:
Nick Clegg has today called on Gordon Brown to seek urgent discussions with international leaders, to put pressure on Zimbabwe for a swift and transparent declaration of results and to rally support for a possible new Government.