Commenting on the publication of the Investigatory Powers Bill Alistair Carmichael, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Home Affairs said:
An LGA report report released today shows that councils fear that the Conservative housing bill will see a sell off of homes that will not be replaced and a rocketing of homelessness in communities across Britain.
Good news! Lib Dems save wildlife crime unit from extinction
On Thursday February 18th the Berkhamsted Liberal Democrats took a Town Council seat from the Tories with a 104 vote majority for candidate Gordon Yearwoodand a 15% increase in the Lib Dem vote share. The By Election was caused by the resignation of a Tory Town Councillor over his group's poor governance, inadequate financial oversight and failure to consult over controversial projects like the town's proposed multi-storey car park. The Liberal Democrats have been making steady progress in Berkhamsted for some time now as dissatisfaction with the Conservatives grows both locally and nationally. From two town councillors last year, the Lib Dems moved up to three in May and now have a four-strong team in Berkhamsted Civic Centre. Local Liberal Democrat activist, Hertfordshire County Councillor Nick Hollinghurst said, "Councils up and down the land are reeling from the harshest cuts to local government funding for nearly 40 years - imposed by a Tory Prime Minister and his Chancellor. But now people are coming to
Liberal Democrats believe that Britain is best when we work with other countries and stand tall in the world.