Parliamentary Candidate chairs Open Forum on Israel and Palestine
At a meeting at the United Reform Church in Bury St Edmunds called by the United Nations Association David Chappell chaired a meeting attended by residents of the area.
12 Apr 2008
National News
Quentin's Dilemma
Former Tory now Labour MP for Grantham and Stamford Quentin Davies, was vociferous in his opposition to the proposed closure of Ryhall Road post office - even coming to Stamford to support protesters.
12 Apr 2008
Dundee Liberal Democrats call on Scottish Government to honour free swimming pledge
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Friday 11th April) called on the SNP government to stop dragging its feet and implement its promises to provide children with free access to council swimming pools.
11 Apr 2008
North-West Bedfordshire Villages Lose Evening Transport Lifeline
Residents in north-west Bedfordshire villages have lost their only evening bus services after the county Council's decision to scrap the HomeHoppa service. The complete withdrawal of the HomeHoppa, which serves 19 villages in the evenings from Monday to Saturday, will leave most rural communities in North Beds with no means of travelling to or from Bedford via public transport after 5.55pm.
11 Apr 2008
Clegg heads calls to reopen BAE Saudi Arms probe
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has been urged to reopen its inquiry into a £43bn BAE arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said the investigation, which was suspended in 2006, must be allowed to continue. The High Court ruled that the SFO acted unlawfully by dropping the corruption inquiry into the al-Yamamah deal. BAE maintains it acted lawfully. In a statement the SFO said it was "carefully considering the implications of the judgement and the way forward". BBC News political correspondent James Hardy said it remained possible that the High Court would tell the SFO to reactivate the inquiry.
11 Apr 2008
Shepway's Strange Press Priorities
A regular email of recent press stories and updates from Shepway District Council DOESN'T get sent to the Leader of the Lib Dem opposition group on the Council, but DOES get sent to the local Conservative Agent!
11 Apr 2008