Bus Pass Targetted For Cuts
Christine McHugh has launched a campaign to persuade the Mayor to re-think his decision to restrict when and where pensioners can travel with their bus pass.
29 Nov 2005
News
Hall's Support For 24 Hour Drinking Slammed
Speaking following the news that Bedford and Kempston Labour MP Patrick Hall had supported the governments plans which will allow pubs and clubs to stay open for 24 hours, Lib Dem Group Leader, Michael Headley said:
23 Nov 2005
Blair irresponsible on nuclear power - Baker
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, today called the Prime Minister "irresponsible" following his comments at the House of Commons Liaison Committee.
22 Nov 2005
Public Debate on Policing Welcome and Needed
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the Metropolitan police commissioner - Sir Ian Blair's call for a wide-ranging public debate on the kind of policing the country needs following the terror attacks in July. Mark Oaten, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary said "The future of our police is at a crossroads." Sir Ian has warned that without a change in the way policing is debated, there is a danger of "drift" into further political controversies over issues such as 90-day detention powers and armed response.
17 Nov 2005
Lib Dems Slam Pensioner Travel Restrictions
A decision by Bedford's Mayor Frank Branston to restrict pensioners and people with disabilities to off peak only travel along with limiting bus pass use to borough areas has been challenged by Lib Dems.
16 Nov 2005
Lib Dem Victory For Mowsbury Park Protection
New measures to protect Mowsbury Park from unauthorised traveller encampments are to be introduced following pressure from Liberal Democrat Councillors. At last nights Executive meeting it was agreed to introduce bollards, railings and a programme of tree planting along the parks boundaries in order to prevent unauthorised access.
8 Nov 2005