Christine McHugh launches on-line petition to Save Our Hospital
Christine McHugh is campaigning to Save Bedford Hospital from the savage cuts that are being proposed. Please sign Christine's petition to help the campaign.
14 Sep 2006
National News
Wake up and smell the coffee over Post Office Closures say Lib Dems on Regional Assembly
The Labour and Tory Groups at East of England Regional Assembly have been roundly attacked by the Liberal Democrats after failing at yesterday's Regional Assembly meeting to agree a practical way forward for the financing of sub post offices.
14 Sep 2006
SHADOW ENVIRONMENT MP, CHRIS HUHNE, VISITS WOKING
LibDem Shadow Environment Secretary Chris Huhne MP visited Woking on Wednesday 13 September to learn about the Borough Council's cutting-edge climate change policies. After a briefing by Borough Officers, he was shown round the Combined Heat and Power Station in the Town Centre and the photovoltaic roof at Brockhill. He is pictured here visiting the Fuel Cell in Woking Park with Leader of the Executive Cllr Sue Smith, Deputy Leader Cllr Philip Goldenberg and Environment Portfolio Holder Cllr Ken Howard.
14 Sep 2006
Labour MP fed up with Blair will stand down
Birmingham Ladywood MP and former Cabinet minister Clare Short says she will be stepping down as an MP at the next General Election. Ms Short blamed Tony Blair's foreign policy and said: "I have reached a stage where I am profoundly ashamed of the government."
14 Sep 2006
Learning disability support call
Seven in 10 families caring for someone with severe learning disabilities are close to or has reached breaking point, a survey suggests.
14 Sep 2006
Disabled 'suffer healthcare gap'
An investigation into healthcare given to people with mental health problems and learning disabilities shows they often get worse treatment than others.
14 Sep 2006