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Audit Commission Critical of CSD Secrecy
Liberal Democrats on Bedford Borough Council have slammed the inaction which could have improved transparency over the council's running of its Commercial Services Department.
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Action Required To Tackle Overflowing Bottle Banks
Speaking following concerns that bottle banks in the borough are overflowing following the Christmas break, Lib Dem Group Leader, Michael Headley said:
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Blair, Blair, the Milk Snatcher
In echos of Margaret Thatcher (the original Milk Snatcher) Tony Blair and his Government are said to be considering ending milk subsidies for 1.2 million primary school children in England as they…
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Honour for Paddy Ashdown
Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown is among the figures from the world of politics to be named in the 2006 New Year Honours list.
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New Year's Message from Charles Kennedy
At this time of year, we need to remember those worse off than ourselves. This Labour government keeps telling us that Britain is getting better; but it's not getting better for everybody. Unfairness…
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Replacing County Council Senior Officers to cost £315,000
In response to a question asked by Liberal Democrat Leader, Cllr Peter Blaine at last Thursday's County Council meeting, the Tory Leader of the Council has admitted that losing 4 out of the 7 senior…
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Lib Dems Persuade County Council to Totally Oppose Police Merger
At Thursday's meeting of Bedfordshire County Council Lib Dem leader Cllr Peter Blaine successfully proposed an amendment committing the Council to total opposition to government plans to merge…
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Government Compost Rules 'Rotten' - Rogerson
Challenging Environment Minister Ben Bradshaw today, Former Bedford Lib Dem and now Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Minister, Dan Rogerson MP, took the Government to task on their failure to…
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Lyons Report Shows Council Tax Remains Unfair
Commenting on the Lyons report on local government reform, Liberal Democrat Local Government Spokesperson, Sarah Teather MP said "Lyons' research shows that no amount of tinkering with council tax -…
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Cameron's selection policy will damage children's chances - Davey
Commenting on Conservative statements making clear that they support education reforms that would allow schools to set their own admissions policy, including selection by ability, Liberal Democrat…