Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have reacted with grave concern to the news that a further two locations in Bedford, on Ampthill Road and Goldington Road, are suffering from excessive levels of nitrogen dioxide.
Lib Dem Shadow Health Secretary, Steve Webb MP visited Bedford Hospital today, along with local campaigners Christine McHugh and Michael Headley.
Christine McHugh was joined by Bedford's Lib Dem MEP, Andrew Duff in Silver Street on Saturday, asking shoppers to sign the petition to "Save Bedford Hospital" from the well publicised cuts.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Councillors are demanding to know why the County Council's much-vaunted extra investment in road improvements is not being used on Bedford's roads.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Councillors are calling on all political parties to put local people first and join the fight in support of Bedford Hospital.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Councillors have expressed their shock and dismay at the announcement of further cuts amidst the deepening financial crisis at Bedford Hospital. A series of cutbacks in the current financial year will include the closure of a further 34 beds by December, while the hospital's financial deficit could grow to a massive £16.9 million.
