Bedford Hospital Trust was named as one of sixteen acute hospital trusts in England that are under the strongest pressure that could lead to loss of services or even closure for some. These are the findings of Liberal Democrat research published this week.
This evening Christine started her Summer Village Tour. Christine is holding a Mobile Surgery at each location and carrying out a survey of local residents.
The Liberal Democrats yesterday unveiling their new policy on sentencing, which will be more honest, simpler and tougher on the worst offenders.
Former Labour Deputy Leader Lord Hattersley has called on Tony Blair to quit as prime minister in September. He said any tenure in Downing Street beyond this year's Labour conference would damage the party.
Commenting ahead of the publication of the Audit Commission's report on Neighbourhood Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Nick Clegg MP said:
In a keynote speech, Sir Menzies Campbell has warned that the British way of life is increasingly under threat from the state and that civil liberties are being trampled underfoot by new legislation. Speaking at the Tom Paine Festival in Lewes on the topic of 'A Liberal Britain in a Liberal World'. Sir Menzies set out his vision for a more liberal and secure Britain, including scrapping ID cards to boost police numbers, calling for greater government transparency and advocating the strengthening of international institutions.
