Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Menzies Campbell has attacked the government over their handling of law and order issues, after figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats revealed that more than five hundred and eighty police stations have closed since Labour came to power in 1997. The worst hit areas include Essex with 66 closures, South Wales with 43 closures and Gloucestershire with 40 closures.
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Saturday 27th January) reiterated their calls for young people to be allowed to vote at 16.
A group of Liberal Democrat peers have protested outside Parliament - against laws curbing their right to do so. They held a demonstration this morning, before entering the building to debate Baroness Sue Miller's Public Demonstrations (Repeals) Bill, which would repeal the legislation that makes it illegal to protest within 1km of Parliament, without first getting permission from the police. The Bill gained support from Conservative, Labour and crossbench peers, as well as Liberal Democrats, with only the minister speaking against. It passed its second reading and will now be debated in committee.
Local Lib Dem councillors were celebrating this week as representatives of Norfolk County Council agreed to support their long-running campaign for tighter regulation of bus services.
Kent Trading Standards have received information indicating that tarmac gangs are targeting local churches and similar organisations. The usual approach of these gangs is to give a very reasonable quotation before work begins, and to increase the price as the work progresses. When the work is finished, the gang members may behave in an aggressive manner to ensure that payment is made. The quality of the workmanship can be very poor.
Dundee Liberal Democrats announced today (Friday 26th January) that Michael Charlton has been selected as their Scottish Parliamentary candidate for Dundee West.
