New Focus for Park Ward
The October - November Park Ward Focus is now being delivered to 5000 homes in the Ward.
22 Oct 2005
News
Reducing carbon emissions needs leadership from central government
Commenting on the publication of new Carbon Emission figures by area Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary Norman Baker MP said:
22 Oct 2005
Government block 'No war without approval' Bill
The Government has blocked Clare Short's Private Members Bill aimed at trying to limit the government's power to send British troops to war without parliamentary approval. Sir Menzies Campbell, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, said "Parliament missed a rare opportunity to assert its authority over the executive. To send British troops into battle is the ultimate responsibility and it should be one for Members of Parliament"
21 Oct 2005
Euro Commission avoids own goal over UK Football TV broadcasts
Sharon Bowles, Liberal Democrat MEP for Shepway has welcomed the European Commission's statement today regarding the package put forward by the Premier League for the selling of UK football TV rights. Sharon Bowles wrote to Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes saying that by forcing the Premier League to limit ownership of the TV rights to 50%, the auction price was likely to plummet meaning less revenue for premiership clubs.
21 Oct 2005
Lib Dems Demand Action On Fly Tippers
Lib Dems On Bedford Borough Council have urged the Executive to make use of new powers to fine fly-tippers.
21 Oct 2005
Michael Headley Slams MPs Support For ID Cards
Bedford Lib Dem spokesperson, Michael Headley has spoken out after Bedford's MP, Patrick Hall, supported the third reading of the ID Cards bill this week.
21 Oct 2005
Dudley
BRSK Rollout - What do you need to know?
As BRSK rollout across the Dudley Borough, Cllr Priest and the Lib Dem FOCUS Team stand up for residents.
4 Nov 2023