In a speech on localism and community development, hosted by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), Charles Kennedy set out his thoughts on the disastrous effects of centralism on education and the NHS, and outlined his support of localism in its ability to delegate power and financial responsability to individuals
Maya Anne Evans, a peace protester from Hastings who was arrested at the cenotaph in London in October for reading out loud a list of solders who who had laid down their lives in Iraq, has had her case come to court. She was arrested in Whitehall under new laws the forbid protest within a 1km zone around Parliament.
Charles Kennedy has denied the election of David Cameron as Conservative leader could threaten his position.
Today there are two Parish Council by-elections in Buckhurst Hill. Currently the Liberal Democrats are the majority party on the council.
DRAWN-out proposals to develop the Grange Farm site, Chigwell, have been given a "final roll of the dice" with an additional year having been given for a scheme of 28 houses to win full planning permission.
At the AGM in November there were two nominations to be Chair of the Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats in 2006. A postal ballot of all members was organised and 60% returned their ballot papers by the deadline. When the votes were counted Eileen Birch was declared the winner by a large majority. Eileen will take office from January 1st 2006.
