Yesterday Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Menzies Campbell and Liberal Democrat Peer Lord (Paul) Tyler, launch a cross-party 'virtual conference', aimed at re-engaging people with the political process. Hundreds of people, particularly students, have already registered for the on-line conference.
Labour Party erupted into civil war as eight members of the Government, including two from the West Midlands, quit their posts today over Tony Blair's refusal to name a date for his resignation as Labour leader. Junior minister Tom Watson and seven parliamentary private secretaries (PPSs) are among 17 normally loyal Labour MPs who have signed a letter calling on Mr Blair to quit.
Labour Party erupted into civil war as eight members of the Government quit their posts today over Tony Blair's refusal to name a date for his resignation as Labour leader. Junior minister Tom Watson and seven parliamentary private secretaries (PPSs) are among 17 normally loyal Labour MPs who have signed a letter calling on Mr Blair to quit.
A partnership involving the police and Lib Dem led Leicester City Council has been one of the first in the country to introduce a single non-emergency number - offering action and advice on crime and anti-social behaviour around the clock was launched on Monday.
The proposal for 400 homes on the velodrome site at Saffron Lane was rejected last night.
News that Dundee City Council has helped shape new national planning policies for town centres and retailing has today (Wednesday 6th September) been welcomed by City Centre Liberal Democrat Councillor Fraser Macpherson.
