Responding to a report by The Sustainable Buildings Task Force that calls for a cut in stamp duty for homes built with environmentally friendly features Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
East Midlands Liberal Democrats candidates are far ahead of the Conservatives, Labour, Respect, and UKIP in signing up to a cross-party, cross-nationality pledge on the reform of the European Parliament.
Over £750,000 is to be provided to twelve environmental projects over the next three years.
Shepway's Liberal Democrat Euro-MPs have both been given prestigious awards in recognition of the effective work they do.
The Liberal Democrats are concerned that Conservative proposals for so-called "efficiency savings" may, in practice, mean a reduction to the Council's frontline services, such as the youth service or libraries. The Lib Dems have repeatedly asked the Conservative administration to provide adequate details about their proposals but, so far, the information provided has been vague and inadequate.
Commenting on the published list of nominations for the forthcoming Town and Parish Council elections, Lib Dem Campaigner Peter Carroll said;
