Liberal Democrats slam "grotesque" invasion of privacy
Bedford and Kempston have slammed Labour's decision to go ahead with ID Cards pointing out that the money could be much better spent on putting more police directly onto our streets.
12 Oct 2008
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Folkestone Literary Festival 2008
The programme for the Folkestone Literary Festival, running from Saturday 1 November to Sunday 9 November, has been announced with 9 days of readings, performances, children's events and practical writing sessions with notable authors from all over the country.
13 Oct 2008
Shepway Council update: Kent Home Choice - Choice Based Lettings
Kent Home Choice is the new choice based lettings scheme which comes into operation in Shepway at the end of January 2009. All local authorities in Kent and most housing associations with accommodation in Kent will be operating the same scheme in their areas by summer 2009.
12 Oct 2008
Gurkha Justice Bill Third Reading in House of Lords
Lord Lee of Trafford (Lib Dem) will introduce the third reading of the Immigration (Discharged Gurkhas) Bill on Monday (12 October).
12 Oct 2008
Lib Dems Maintain Pressure on Heathrow
Local Liberal Democrats are continuing to campaign against the possible 3rd runway at Heathrow airport. At their annual conference recently Parliamentary Spokesman Mark Chapman urged the party to maintain the pressure on the Government and Lib Dem Shadow Transport Secretary, Norman Baker, affirmed Lib Dem opposition to the scheme.
12 Oct 2008
Fancy a FREE trip paid by the taxpayer?
While most of us have to make do with October's winter weather, the Lib Dems find out that our Labour Council leader along with some of his cabinet chums are enjoying the sun at taxpayers expense.
12 Oct 2008