Easter Egg packaging slashed
A leading local Liberal Democrat has welcomed news that the packaging on Easter Eggs has been slashed by over a third compared to last year.
10 Apr 2009
Local News
Ineffective VAT cut only helping the rich
A leading local Liberal Democrat has slammed the government's VAT cut as ineffective. Michael Mullaney, Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesman for Bosworth has attacked the cut after figures were published showing that the cut has benefited the richest households the most. The richest households will save around £1.2bn from the Government's VAT cut, while the poorest 10% will only save an estimated £360m.
8 Apr 2009
A third of railway stations are unstaffed
A local Liberal Democrat has expressed concern about the number of railway stations that are unstaffed.
6 Apr 2009
Massive Health survey underway
Tens of thousands of people across Hinckley and Bosworth are being asked their views on the state of local health services.
3 Apr 2009
Local Park Saved
A popular open space in Hinckley, Brodick Park, has been saved by local Liberal Democrat councillors.
31 Mar 2009
Only one in 25 families facing repossession in our area to get help
LIBERAL Democrats in Hinckley and Bosworth have slammed as 'totally inadequate' a government scheme supposed to help families facing the loss of their homes.
27 Mar 2009
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