Bedford's Labour MP slammed after Iraq inquiry vote
Liberal Democrats in Bedford & Kempston have slammed Labour MP, Patrick Hall, for voting against a call in Parliament for an independent inquiry into the Iraq war and occupation.
15 Jun 2007
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"No-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity"
Responding to a letter published in the local press last week Michael Headley said, "The letter lumps the Liberal Democrats in with the Tories and Labour in its claim that none of the parties' policies offer what the writer is looking for. I suspect that he harks back to Old Labour, which I agree the Liberal Democrats aren't and never have been. But if you are looking for a party that stands for fairness, freedom and trust then the Lib Dems do offer a different approach and it's one that attracted me to the party many years ago."
5 Jun 2007
County Hall shows it has no grip on its own buildings
Lib Dem County Councillor Susan Gaszczak was astounded when she read that five middle schools need just under £4m spent on them. The five schools are undergoing a review of surplus places. As part of the review the Tory run County Council looked at the condition of the school buildings. The reports going to Children and Young Peoples Select Committee on the 5th June state that the following schools need money spent on them.
31 May 2007
Lib Dems Welcome Rejection of Riverside Monstrosity
Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council have slammed the proposed Riverside Square development in Bedford and welcomed its rejection by the Council's Planning Committee last night.
22 May 2007
Government Fails to Listen on Post Office Closures
Liberal Democrats in Bedford & Kempston have hit out at the government's failure to listen to the concerns of people in our area over post office closures. The Government announced on Thursday (17th May) that they will continue with their plan to close at least 2,500 post offices across the country.
18 May 2007
Lib Dem Group Set Out Positive Approach on Council
Following their successes in the recent elections, Lib Dem Borough Councillors have reaffirmed that their priorities in serving local residents over the year ahead are to:
17 May 2007