Latest Mori Poll Shows Conservative losing support to the Lib Dems
The latest Ipsos Mori Poll published on 29th September shows the Conservatives are losing voters to the Liberal Democrats, whilst Labour have slipped into third place.
29 Sep 2009
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Labour's Lost Generation - Tackling the Challenge of Youth Unemployment
Young people looking for a job would not go more than three months without a right of access to a place in work, training, or education, under plans unveiled by Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
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28 Sep 2009
Survey reveals 2,000 schools may be unable to balance their books
Thousands of schools are already experiencing a funding squeeze and are expecting to be unable to balance their books by the end of the year, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. At a time when public expenditure is under increased scrutiny it appears some schools are already struggling to cope.
28 Sep 2009
MP gets ready to walk through the night to bring cancer service to Kendal
Local MP Tim Farron is preparing for his 'long march' from the Rosemere cancer unit at the Royal Preston Hospital to Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal as part of his campaign which supports bringing cancer treatment services to the South Lakes.
28 Sep 2009
Urgent Action Demanded over Scandal of BPHA's Burnt-Out Garages in Brickhill
Liberal Democrats are calling Bedford Pilgrims Housing Association to account over their failure to maintain garages in Brickhill. Local residents have complained that some of the garages are an extreme safety hazard with dangerous roof structures and burned out cars. Residents have also complained of the garages being used for rough sleeping and drug taking, with fires being lit in the abandoned garages next to their homes.
28 Sep 2009
Closure of Village Schools is Direct Result of Lack of Affordable Homes in Rural Areas
Heather Kidd represented the Liberal Democrats at the NHF conference last Thursday and spoke on the Liberal Democrat policy on affordable housing. She commented "It seems we are the only party with a definitive policy, if listening to the other representative is anything to go by!"
28 Sep 2009