Nick Clegg To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Bedford Borough
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg is inviting the people of Bedford Borough to tell him what they think about fixing the economy and rebuilding trust in politics.
15 Sep 2009
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Tories Decide Bucks Waste Should be Exported to Rookery Pit, Stewartby and Burnt in a Giant Incinerator
Conservative-run Buckinghamshire County Council has decided to build a mammoth 600,000 tonne waste incinerator near Stewartby village. The news comes just days before Bedfordshire Conservatives' plan for a 200,000 tonne rubbish burner at the same location is set to be blocked following a successful campaign by the Liberal Democrats.
15 Sep 2009
New Conservative resignation from Shepway Council
Conservative Councillor for New Romney Coast ward Sue Ashworth has resigned from Shepway Council. The Chief Executive conformed today that they had received and accepted a letter of resignation from Councillor Ashworth late last week.
15 Sep 2009
The Liberal Democrats - Cut Crime: 10,000 more police means a longer arm for the law
10,000 more police officers on the beat would lead to more than 90,000 more arrests each year, according to research by the...
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15 Sep 2009
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Tackling The Financial Crisis: A recovery Plan For The U.K.
Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable has launched a pamphlet published by the independent think tank Reform setting out proposals for tackling the fiscal crisis. In this pamphlet, he argues that there should be no "ring fenced" areas of spending and that all existing spending should be justified.
15 Sep 2009
Ladbrokes name Dave Hodgson as the challenger to the Conservatives in Bedford
Bookmaker Ladbrokes have named Dave Hodgson as a 2/1 chance for beating the Conservatives in the Bedford Mayoral election due to be held on 15th October, with the Labour candidate out of the race on 10/1.
15 Sep 2009