The government has set out changes to its planned identity scheme - including allowing people to use new "biometric" passports instead of getting ID cards. The plans for ID cards, linking personal data to a fingerprint, have been plagued by technical delays, budget overspend and political controversy.
This week a group of Liberal Democrat MPs, including Health Spokesman Norman Lamb, Tim Farron and Jenny Willott, met with lawyers for victims of Vioxx to discuss the situation of British sufferers of Vioxx, who have been denied access to justice by the US courts. Both Tim and Jenny have constituents who have suffered heart attacks and are trying to take legal action.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have welcomed the Government's decision that Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire will become Unitary Authorities in 2009.
The Dover Crescent area of Putnoe was hit by a spate of drain cover thefts over the weekend, causing a serious hazard for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Former Liberal Democrat leader Ming Campbell releases his autobiography on 6th March. Pre-order a copy today from Amazon via the Shepway Liberal Democrats web site at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/amazonshop/ and save over £6 on the £20 cover price!
The first of two annual South East Liberal Democrat conferences is coming up on Saturday 29th March in Ashford. Speakers will include Susan Kramer, Norman Baker, David Heath and Baroness Ros Scott. It looks set to be a great event - and all Party members are welcome to attend.