Cameron will say anything to get elected
"The Tories' much-hyped policy blitz has ended up reducing their own policies to rubble," said Nick Clegg's Chief of Staff.
14 Jan 2010
National News
'No Stone Left Unturned' as Proposed Council Budget Protects Frontline Services and Keeps Council Tax Down
'No stone has been left unturned' in the drive to find savings and keep council tax bills down, declared Dave Hodgson today, as a proposed Bedford Borough Council budget which boosts opportunities for the young, protects the local environment and supports the local economy was published. Against a backdrop of the severe economic crisis and a toxic financial legacy inherited from the former County Council, savings of £9 million have been identified to enable front line services to be protected and a council tax increase of just 2.3 per cent to be proposed. This is down from a forecast 11.5 per cent rise before the election of Mayor Dave Hodgson.
14 Jan 2010
Bin collections to resume from Thursday, January 14
Bin collections will return to normal tomorrow, Thursday, in Blackburn with Darwen Council - weather permitting.
14 Jan 2010
Marriage Without Borders
Nick Clegg and LGBT Lib Dems are calling for Marriage Without Borders - for marriages and civil partnerships to be available in the UK to people regardless of gender, and for same-sex partnerships to be recognised throughout Europe and internationally.
14 Jan 2010
More Rises and Cuts on the Way
Local press has revealed that Labour controlled Leicester City Council is to make £19m of cuts, axe up to 270 posts and increase council tax by 8% over the next three years.
14 Jan 2010
Farron condemns "disgraceful" decision to close Kendal tax office
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has labelled the decision to close the HM Revenue and Customs office in Kendal as a "disgrace" after the Treasury announced the closure of an expected 130 branches within the next 12 months.
14 Jan 2010