Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesperson Wera Hobhouse has urged the new Justice Secretary to adopt a better approach to criminal justice, as new official figures show assaults and self-harm in prison rising to record highs.
There is lots on for the whole family at The Higgins Bedford during the summer holidays, with activities and workshops for both children aged 5 and above and teenagers aged 12 to 16 years old.
In a speech at the press conference to announce the new Liberal Democrat Leader in London earlier this week, in which Jo Swinson was elected, she said:
Bedford Borough Council is joining Keep Britain Tidy to tackle 'careful littering'. This is the coffee cup left on a window ledge, or the sandwich wrapper abandoned on a park bench.
Responding to the publication of last week's report by the Education Select Committee, which calls on the Government to commit to a 10-year, multi-billion cash injection for schools and colleges, Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson Layla Moran MP said "Over the past few years, our schools and colleges have been cut to the bone, as funding levels failed to keep up with spiralling costs and increased pupil numbers. Teachers have been forced to buy resources out of their own pockets, teaching assistants have been let go, and tens of schools have been shutting their doors early.
With brighter flumes and outside pool area, Oasis Beach Pool is ready for the summer.
