Today in Parliament, MP Tim Farron made an impassioned plea for help to save local pubs. In particular, Tim raised his concerns about the Albion pub at Arnside, which has been put at risk due to the decision taken by Thwaites to change all of their managed pubs - such as the Albion - into tenanted pubs.
Former Liberal Democrat Leader Lord (Paddy) Ashdown will be speaking at Birmingham's Town Hall on 18 May.
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has today written to Gordon Brown and David Cameron seeking an urgent meeting to reform the system of MPs' expenses.
Tim Farron has called on the Government to ensure that a proportion of national park members are directly elected to guarantee that they are accountable to the communities that are affected by their decisions.
A county council committee which voted to close the Westmorland General Hospital's heart unit is coming under increasing pressure. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today formally registered his concerns with the investigating officer who is handling an independent review of the process.
A popular open space in Hinckley, Brodick Park, has been saved by local Liberal Democrat councillors.
