Tories have pushed 200,000 children into poverty
The number of children living in absolute poverty across the UK has risen by 200,000 in a year, to a total of 3.7 million.

The number of children living in absolute poverty across the UK has risen by 200,000 in a year, to a total of 3.7 million.
The Easter holidays are underway for schools in Bedford Borough, and there are a huge range of events and activities for children and families available locally.
Mayor Dave Hodgson was invited along to Putnoe Primary School this week, where he congratulated pupils and staff on winning the prestigious Platinum Artsmark award.
Health bosses have publicly acknowledged the important role played by Putnoe Walk-In Centre relieving the pressure on A&E over the winter period, which was one of the central arguments made by…
We're looking forward to Saturday and the start of the Easter holiday activities at Bedford Borough Libraries, there's something planned for every day of the holidays that the libraries are open.
'Creatures in the garden' are coming to The Higgins Bedford this Easter holiday.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has thanked the 150 volunteers and numerous local groups who joined forces to collect 107 bags of rubbish at Saturday's Bedford Rivercare 2019 event.
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled their candidates for Bedford Borough Elections on Thursday 2nd May.
In his latest regular email, Mayor Dave Hodsgon has written of the importance in his role of standing up for Bedford Borough, especially in the face of government attempts to reduce and remove vital…
In his latest monthly column for the Bedford Borough Bulletin, Mayor Dave Hodgson has paid tribute to local road users' patience during Network Rail's ongoing Bromham Road Bridge works.