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Nick Clegg MP delivers his keynote speech

"Let today mark the beginning of real change in Britain" says Nick Clegg

In his speech to the 2009 Liberal Democrat Conference yesterday, Nick Clegg called for real change in Britain, and set out why the Liberal Democrats are the only party who can achieve it. Clegg, who will be in Bedford on 6th October for a public meeting chaired by Mayoral Candidate Dave Hodgson, encouraged people who share the Lib Dems' belief that real change is needed to 'go with their instincts' and vote Liberal Democrat.

24 Sep 2009
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Dave Hodgson and Charles Royden putting up SmartWater signs on lampposts in Brickhill

SmartWater in Brickhill

Precarious business this! I was out today in Brickhill helping to put up the signs warning that the area is protected by SmartWater. SmartWater is usually described as water with its own DNA.

22 Sep 2009
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Dave Hodgson chatting at the British Legion stand at the Cotton End Village Show

Cotton End Village Show

There was lots to enjoy at Cotton End Village Show this afternoon: the Toddington Town Band entertained, there were classic cars, archery, football, a dog show, best-dressed scarecrow competition and a fiendishly difficult game involving marbles. There were also stands from the many village groups.

19 Sep 2009
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Dave Hodgson

Tory County Council's Shameful Record of Failure Exposed

A shocking record of failure by the former Conservative County Council was revealed at a meeting of Bedford Borough Council's Cabinet on Wednesday night. During a meeting dominated by the impact of the damaging legacy inherited from the high-taxing Tory-run authority, serious failings were exposed in key areas such as safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse, adult care, budgeting, education and waste management.

18 Sep 2009
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