Lib Dem Lords have joined with crossbenchers and rebel Conservative and Labour peers in a move to remove the word 'insulting' from the public order act. This part of the act is used to suppress criticism of religions, and has been subject of a campaign by the National Secular Societ and comedians including Rowan Atkinson.
Liberal Democrat Julian Huppert MP has commented on Thursday's news (13 Dec 2012 ) that the first of several million DNA samples from innocent people have been sent for destruction. This is in line with the Coalition Government's commitment to clear innocent people from the national DNA database.
Liberal Democrat Julian Huppert MP has commented on Thursday's news (13 Dec 2012 ) that the first of several million DNA samples from innocent people have been sent for destruction. This is in line with the Coalition Government's commitment to clear innocent people from the national DNA database.
Earlier this week I had the honour of presenting Bedford's very own London 2012 Olympic Gold medallist Etienne Stott with the Honorary Freedom of the Borough. This is the highest honour that can be bestowed by the Council, and it is richly deserved recognition for Etienne. Not only did he thrill us all with his performance at the Olympics with Tim Baillie in the C2 Canoe Slalom, which stood out even amongst a long list of memorable sporting moments in 2012, but he has also shown himself to be a fantastic ambassador for Bedford Borough and a genuine role model.
Epsom & Ewell Lib Dem councillors report that the borough's recycling is a long way from hitting its targets thus putting...
A licensing hearing was held on December 14th in Chippenham to decide the future of the WOMAD (World of Music and Dance) festival held annually at Charlton Park near Malmesbury. Wiltshire Police called for a review of the license because they were unhappy at the way the festival is organised.