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
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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
Council Plans Extra Charges To Pay Tax At Post Offices
Bedford Borough Council is looking at new plans which could see people charged extra for paying their council tax via the borough's post office network.
4 Nov 2005
Government block 'No war without approval' Bill
The Government has blocked Clare Short's Private Members Bill aimed at trying to limit the government's power to send British troops to war without parliamentary approval. Sir Menzies Campbell, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, said "Parliament missed a rare opportunity to assert its authority over the executive. To send British troops into battle is the ultimate responsibility and it should be one for Members of Parliament"
25 Oct 2005