The Liberal Democrats have received a strong boost in the week before the Bedford Mayoral Election. An ICM opinion poll published in Sunday’s News of the World showed Liberal Democrat support equal with the Conservatives at 24%.
Lib Dem plans to free up council reserves for immediate use on front line services have been halted following a decision by members of the Borough Council Executive Committee.
Christine McHugh took her Mayoral campaign to De Montfort University last Friday to welcome new students at the Freshers Fair. Christine was supported by Matthew Green MP (Liberal Democrat, Ludlow), Youth & Students Spokesperson.
Watford's Lib Dem Mayor has publically backed Christine McHugh's campaign in Bedford. In her speech to Party Conference last week, Dorothy Thornhill encouraged others to visit Bedford to help as she has already done. Dorothy also slammed the system of executive Mayors. In her speech, Dorothy said:
Bedford Liberal Democrats have been awarded the Liberal Democrat Award for "Best Innovation 2002" for their website www.bedfordlibdems.org
Lembit Opik helped launch Christine McHugh's campaign and manifesto "The Best for Bedford" at her campaign launch on Monday. The Liberal Democrat candidate for Bedford Mayor launched her manifesto looking for real action for Bedford, with a core of pledges - The Three Zeros.