Council is "misguided" says Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg
The Leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg has slated Barnet Council's plans to use a budget airline system as "misguided".
22 Sep 2009
National News
A Fresh Start for Britain: Choosing a Different, Better Future
In a major debate Liberal Democrats today discussed the "A Fresh Start for Britain: Choosing a Different, Better Future".
22 Sep 2009
A commitment to Social Justice must be at the heart of Lib Dem Tax plans
Having just returned from the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth to attend an important Borough Council Planning meeting, Parliamentary Spokesman Cllr David Kendall draws out some of the key points from Vince Cable's speech on the state of the economy and highlights some of the key measures the Liberal Democrats would introduce regarding taxation.
22 Sep 2009
Liberal Democrats discuss Rail fares and franchises
Today the Liberal Democrat Conference discussed the cost of rail fares which are among the highest in Europe. Merry Hill candidate Eileen Birch said "The Liberal Democrats condemn the recent increases in both regulated and unregulated rail fares, which are higher than the then rate of inflation and bore particularly hard on those who depend on the railway to commute to work."
22 Sep 2009
Bournemouth Lib Dem Conference - Monday Sept 21st
Newark Representatives had a busy day. Conference has been very angry indeed at the state of the UK. Here are some examples:-
22 Sep 2009
Bournemouth Lib Dem Conference - Sunday Sept 20th
This is a very busy and large conference. Policy debates and decisions take place all day from 9.a.m to 6.pm in the main auditorium. Additionally there are 270 fringe meetings at breakfast, lunchtimes, and in the evening as well as 160 exhibition stands and many training sessions for activists.
22 Sep 2009