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New Figures Reveal Rising Bedfordshire Traffic Levels
Figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats in Parliament show that over the past decade, the number of vehicles on roads in Bedfordshire has increased by 11%.
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Bedford Rail Travellers Not Getting Fare Deal
Rail travellers in Bedford are forced to pay some of the most expensive fares for travel to and from London, it has been revealed today.
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Post Office Campaign Needs the Backing of the Whole Community Say Lib Dems
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called on the Borough Council to back the campaign to Save Bedford's Post Offices, following the accidental release of the government's hitlist of local post…
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Nuclear decision seriously flawed
Commenting on the news that the Cabinet has agreed in principle to approve a new generation of nuclear power stations, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Steve Webb said: "This is a…
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Bedford Borough Lib Dems Call for Animal Welfare Improvements
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called for the establishment of an independent Animal Protection Commission to ensure basic welfare standards for all animals as public concern grows over the…
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Residents Must be Given a Choice on Recycling say Lib Dems as County Council Prepares to Take Orange Bags Away for Good
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are calling on the Borough Council to step in and ensure residents are given a choice of an extra bin or bags for recycling in the wake of the County Council's…
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The Future's not Bright for Recycling in Bedford as County takes Orange Bags Away
Bedfordshire County Council has dealt a blow to thousands of recyclers across Bedford Borough by deciding to take away their orange recycling bags. Having up to now provided the bags for recycling…
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Nick Clegg Elected Leader
Nick Clegg was elected leader of the Liberal Democrats on 18 December 2007, defeating Chris Huhne by 511 votes after a closely fought contest.
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"Get on with it" say Lib Dems as new recommendations on Gypsy and Traveller sites are proposed
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have responded to new proposals from the East of England Regional Assembly on Gypsy and Traveller caravan pitches by calling on the Council and Central Government to…
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Commitment and Sincerity Needed in Fight to Save Bedford's Post Offices, Not Tory Hypocrisy
Bedford Borough Lib Dems have slammed the "breathtaking hypocrisy" of local Tories over Post Office Closures.