Liberal Democrats are working for a stronger economy and a fairer society, so that everyone can get on in life. That's why we have pulled out the stops for normal working people, increasing the tax-free allowance further from April next year. That means Liberal Democrats will have cut your taxes by £600 a year.
Two weeks ago the festive season in Bedford Town centre was kicked off in customary, spectacular style with the Christmas Lights switch-on and firework display along the Embankment. Even better, this year, we were honoured to be joined by a true hero of 2012 and a great Bedfordian, our very own Olympic Gold Medallist Etienne Stott. Etienne once again gave his time selflessly in support of a great community event, as families and people of all ages enjoyed the fun. The lights are looking great, and with late night shopping on Wednesdays and every day in the week prior to Christmas, not to mention events and festivities coming thick and fast, there are so many reasons to come into Bedford for your Christmas shopping. The array of excellent independent shops have something for everyone, and just as the Portas Pilot Bedford Town Team's postcards (see right) have it, if we all enjoy a Very Bedford Christmas this year and shop locally, the better it is for our economy and for our community as a whole.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron this afternoon welcomed news that Liberal Democrat Minister Jo Swinson has decided to make an amendment to the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill to grant the Adjudicator the power to impose fines from day 1.
South lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the Chancellor's decision to completely scrap an increase in fuel duty planned for January next year.
Brentwood Town Centre councillors Karen Chilvers and James Sapwell have both written to the council demanding answers as to why leaflets were being handed out in our town centre advertising Lakeside Shopping Centre yesterday.
Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have criticised the Conservative-run administration at County Hall for spending £4,158 of Surrey Council Taxpayers money on a two day trip to Farnham Castle in Surrey for 26 senior Conservative councillors and council officers.