Liberal Democrats have responded to the news that the Better Bedford Party group on the Borough Council, comprising just two Councillors, is disbanding. Councillors Margaret Davey and Peter Chiswell are joining the Independent group in what appears to be a recognition of the party's diminishing strength across the Borough.
Speaking on the International Day Against Homophobia, Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell warned that thousands of lives are still being ruined by homophobia. The Liberal Democrats are today holding a Parliamentary Reception as part of their campaign to tackle homophobic bullying in schools.
The Government has today been accused of failing to meet the needs of post office users as it announced it was going ahead with a massive closure programme.
Paul Holmes writes...
MPs will be supporting the International Day Against Homophobia with a reception in Parliament hosted by Stephen Williams, Lib Dem MP for Bristol West, who has tabled an Early Day Motion in support of IDAHO for the second year running.
In May 2007, at the Annual Council meeting, Cllr Reg Straw presented a petition that called for the provision of a 20mph zone in the Brentwood North Community Zone.
