Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Gedling Julia Bateman has learnt that the Conservative run County Council will delay the closure of the Gedling 'tip' (the Household Waste Recycling Centre) until after the General Election. This delay follows protests by residents, a petition organised by the local Liberal Democrats, pickets of the site, and many individual letters and emails.
"The Liberal Democrats understand that the old way of banking simply cannot continue and this is a view shared by the IMF," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor.
The Liberal Democrats have set out radical plans to invest extra money in schools to give every child a fair chance.
Crime is one of the biggest issues facing the country. It is far too high and too many people don't feel safe - in their own homes and in their town centres. The Liberal Democrats want to cut crime to make you safer.
North-West charity, the Lesbian & Gay Foundation, has asked Lib Dem equality spokesperson Lynne Featherstone why LGB&T people should vote for the Liberal Democrats. Lynne talks about the need to crack down on homophobic bullying in schools, but adds "I really don't think anyone can rest on their laurels when it comes to fighting for equal treatment for the LGBT community."
Parmjit Gill, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Leicester South has been tipped as the favourite to win the south seat from Labour.