Ming Campbell has been elected the new Leader of the Liberal Democrats with 48% of the votes in the first round and 58% of the votes in the second round of voting, which saw him defeat closest rival, newcomer Chris Huhne. The overall electoral turnout was 72%.
Dundee Liberal Democrat Councillor Fraser Macpherson today strongly criticised the decision by SMG, owners of Scottish and Grampian TV, to scrap the name of Grampian TV after 45 years of broadcasting in the North East of Scotland, including the Dundee area
Local Liberal Democrat Councillors have hit back at new statistics that imply that Nottingham has less crime then Leicester. Councillors say that the figures are misleading due to the report's classification of crime - which ranks swearing and urinating in public alongside assault and gun crime.
Dundee East Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson Dr Clive Sneddon has welcomed the Power Inquiry report, saying, "This major report is great news for those of us campaigning for better, more responsive government.
Louise Casey, Head of the Government's Anti-Social Behaviour Unit and "Respect tsar", is visiting Leicester today in order to promote the Respect Agenda. She will meet with Leicester City Councillors and local people to discuss various issues - such as anti-social behaviour orders, parenting orders and on-the-spot fines.
Shepway and Hythe Councillor Neil Matthews is recommending that people watch this Sunday's Panorama report on " The NHS National Homes Swindle". Neil has had personal experience of helping a relative with long term care.
As BRSK rollout across the Dudley Borough, Cllr Priest and the Lib Dem FOCUS Team stand up for residents.
