Opposition MPs this week failed in a bid to halt the Government's post office closure programme, as Labour MPs rallied around the Government's closure plans to reject the motion and ensure the programme can continue unhindered. The Government has ordered

Nick Clegg focused on the economy at Prime Minister's Questions today, calling on Gordon Brown to take action to prevent banks repossessing homes "at will". He said the situation was as bad as under the Tories in the first two

The Liberal Democrats are available on Facebook with a new page where you can sign up as a fan of the Liberal Democrats - click on www.facebook.com/pages/Liberal-Democrats/5883973269 to do so.

A deputation of senior Liberal Democrat MPs, Peers, councillors and candidates presented a petition to Downing Street protesting against the closure of Britain's post offices. The deputation delivered 50,000 signatures hundreds of which came from Edinburgh South.

Central bankers stepped up efforts to pump funds into the global financial system today as Mervyn King, the Governor of the Bank of England, met heads of the UK's five biggest banks following days of stock market turmoil and rumours

A High Court appeal has been made by MPs to block the publication of MPs' expenses. They were due to be published after the Commons authorities lost a Freedom of Information case - but instead they have launched a High

Last week Liberal Democrat Mike Pringle MSP announced his intention to re-introduce his bill to the Scottish Parliament proposing a 10p levy on all plastic bags. The money raised from the levy is set to be reinvested in local environmental

Regional Transport Board members are being recommended to back a £21 million investment in 3 new Park and Ride sites for the City at their meeting next week.