MP questions whether lake waters were held too high by Environment Agency
Tim Farron has put the Environment Agency on the spot over claims that water levels in Lake Windermere were kept artificially high before the floods of 19 November.
1 Dec 2009
National News
Mayor Dave Hodgson Launches Climate Change Fund
Mayor of Bedford Borough Dave Hodgson has announced the launch of the Council's Climate Change fund, a radical move to fund projects which will cut CO2 emissions in the Borough and protect the environment. The fund, which will be open to applications early in the new year, will be launched with an initial £100,000, with the scheme set to grow in future years. It will help organisations including schools, community groups and the council itself undertake capital projects which will have a real impact on protecting the local and wider environment.
30 Nov 2009
Fair taxes at the heart of Liberal Democrat message
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today pledged to put fair taxes at the heart of the party's message to the British people.
30 Nov 2009
Fair taxes at the heart of Liberal Democrat message
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today pledged to put fair taxes at the heart of the party's message to the British people. The party's new tax plans will see tax cuts for millions of people, paid for by closing tax loopholes, making polluters pay and introducing a 'mansion tax' on homes worth over £2m.
30 Nov 2009
Non Dom Tory Zac Goldsmith
Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay, Lib Dem Treasury spokesman, said:
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30 Nov 2009
A £1,400 tax cut for every working couple
Liberal Democrat candidate for Bosworth, Michael Mullaney, today welcomed the party's new plans to bring in a fairer tax system.
30 Nov 2009