Liberal Democrats are calling on Surrey County Council to oppose government plans to remove free school transport for children in Surrey. The Government is currently consulting Councils across the country about their plans to introduce new legislation for school transport. Liberal Democrats are concerned that the removal of free transport would be a financial blow to many families and would worsen Surrey's traffic congestion problem.
The Liberal Democrats are today celebrating a night of success in this year's local elections across England and Wales.
Leicester Liberal Democrats have attacked Labour's tuition fees and top up fees, brandishing them a 'poll tax on learning'.
"Leicester South.. could give Liberal Democrats the chance to follow up their triumph last September at Brent East. Analysis by PA News shows they would have comfortably taken the seat on the basis of votes cast in the constituency [last year].. Liberal Democrats averaged 10,838 (42.2%), Labour 6,997 (27.2%), Tories 5,203 (20.3%)."- Press Association
Parmjit Singh Gill has been overwhelmingly chosen by Leicester South Liberal Democrats to fight the forthcoming parliamentary by-election.
THE fact is that this country is part of Europe - historically, socially and geographically. Lib Dems believe we can improve the way Europe works by being positive and confident about our role. To add to this consistently held view here are 3 more good reasons for supporting us on June 10th.