Former leader of the Conservative MEP's, Edward McMillan-Scott visited Bridgnorth and Ludlow to lend support to Heather Kidd's election campaign. Heather said "Eward was made very welcome by local activists and his decision to join the Liberal Democrats was no real surprise. The Conservatives are in disarray in Europe, not knowing whether to align themselves with right wing extremists or to leave it altogether."
Lawrence Oliver, who is seeking re-election as District Councillor for Highbury Ward, today outlined 3 pledges:
The latest in a series of opinion polls of the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities shows a big surge in support for the Liberal Democrats, attracting the support of more than half of LGBT voters. "This reflects the long record of the Lib Dems as the leading party on LGBT issues, as highlighted in our 'Always' campaign." says Delga exec member Jen Yockney. "But it also reflects the popularity of Nick Clegg and our party's wider message of fairness. This election is a real three-party contest and many voters - LGBT or not - are recognising that this time around a Lib Dem vote has real impact."
Mayor Dave Hodgson has criticised the Government over the process which has resulted in Bedford Borough being forced to accept a requirement for Gypsy and Traveller pitches in the Borough which is two-and-a-half times the independently assessed need. Mayor Hodgson has attacked the arbitrary target, stating that it bears no relation to the needs of the Borough, its local neighbourhoods, or of Gypsies and Travellers
At the last full council meeting, Liberal Democrat councillors presented a motion on the possible devastation to the County's schools due to proposed Tory party policy. The conservatives rejected the motion and refused to even acknowledge any problem with their party's policy.
Just one poll published tonight, Sunday (so far at any rate), showing Lib Dem support holding up.