Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called for all children's play areas to be declared alcohol free zones. The Lib Dems want to see the council use its powers to impose a ban on the consumption of alcohol in play areas

Chancellor Alistair Darling has said the Government needs to "sharpen ourselves up" and deliver a "clear message of what we are about". Mr Darling is the most senior minister to acknowledge concerns about the Government's performance.

Gordon Brown was warned that he will face an unprecedented rebellion by Labour MPs if he does not do something to help the five million people who are losing out from the abolition of the 10p starting rate of tax.

Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today called for communities to be given greater powers to tackle anti social behaviour and claim back their town centres. While campaigning in the North West, Nick held a private meeting with the police force

Assed has been at the forefront of anti-war and anti-racist campaigning over the last few years, and now has a serious chance of winning the Black Students' Officer position to enable him to continue to fight these battles at the