In a speech on localism and community development, hosted by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), Charles Kennedy set out his thoughts on the disastrous effects of centralism on education and the NHS, and outlined his support of localism in its ability to delegate power and financial responsability to individuals
Lib Dems on the borough Council have called for an extension of the councils out of hours noise service which is scheduled to be discontinued next summer.
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.
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:
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, today called the Prime Minister "irresponsible" following his comments at the House of Commons Liaison Committee.
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.