Just a few months ago, our Council Tax bills landed on the mat. For many, the arrival of this bill was most unwelcome. Of course nobody likes paying tax, but the Council Tax, because it has no link with people's ability to pay is the most unfair and the most unpopular.
Figures submitted to the Electoral Commission last month show that the Labour Party is in debt to the tune of £27 million. There is also an ongoing police investigation after four Labour backers at the last general election were nominated for peerages.
The Liberal Democrats have re-iterated their calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East. Israel has continued carrying out air strikes in southern Lebanon after previously promising a 48 hour halt to attacks. Palestinian doctors in Gaza say several people have been hurt in fresh Israeli air strikes there, that took place as Israel's Lebanon offensive continues. Israel says it attacked buildings used by militants from Hamas and the Popular Resistance Committees in Gaza City and the northern town of Beit Hanoun.
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.
