A massive thank you to everyone who worked hard in this year's local elections. It's been another tough year in our journey from a party of protest to a party of Government, but where it matters most, in our Parliamentary seats, we've stayed strong and even made gains, beating the Conservatives by 5% of the vote.
Liberal Democrat Business Secretary Vince Cable has launched the first phase of a business bank aimed at helping smaller firms struggling to access finance.
A £300m will be initially invested in the venture, the first slice of £1bn of new capital with the first transactions likely to take place by the autumn, although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were urged to submit an expression of interest by 22 May.
In these tough times, we believe that everyone should pay their fair share of tax. That's what the Fairer Tax campaign is all about, and there are two things we want to do.
Nick Clegg talks of the broken promises put forward by the Labour party and Conservatives, and that a vote for the Lib Dems means a vote for hope and an end to broken promises. Read the manifesto here: http://j.mp/LDManifesto
Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay Adrian Sanders has urged the Rail Minister to improve Great Western services in the South West.
During a Transport Select Committee hearing on the state of rail franchises in the UK with Minister Simon Burns, Mr Sanders highlighted the uncertainty that stemmed from the postponement of the renewal of the Greater Western franchise, which covers services across Devon and Cornwall.
The Liberal Democrat County Council candidate for Totnes Rural ward express his principle aims for the local community if elected at Devon County Councillor.
