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An Extra 1.3 Million Infants Now Eating Free School Meals

1.3m schoolchildren across England are now enjoying a free school lunch, thanks to Liberal Democrats in government.

Lib Dems to Introduce Discount Bus Passes for Young People

Nick Clegg has said that all 16-21 year olds in England will get a 66% discount on bus travel. Appearing on Bite the Ballot's Leaders Live, which can be viewed on Youtube, Nick Clegg set out the proposal which would see all 16-21 year olds would be given a Young Person's Bus Pass. It would help young people with the cost of travel by offering a minimum two thirds discount on bus travel in England. Bus companies would then be able to add their own discounts on top of that.

Progress for Croxley Rail Link

The Croxley Rail Link is the proposed extension of the London Underground Metropolitan line from Croxley, to Watford Junction via Watford High Street.

Cameron Wrong on Support for Wind Farms

Nick Clegg Discusses the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership

When asked about his views on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) during the recent Bite the Ballot Leaders' Live Debate, Nick Clegg said:

Veolia Challenge Incinerator Decision

Veolia has taken to the High Court to challenge the decision refusing the building of a £1bn energy-from-waste incinerator in New Barnfield Hertfordshire. The planned plant on green-belt land at New Barnfield was judged "inappropriate" by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles, who went on to saythat the benefits did not outweigh the potential harm to the green-belt.

Delightful Concert on Saturday Night in Tring's Victoria Hall to Raise Funds for the Dacorum Emergency Night Shelter and Food Bank

The children from Bishop Wood School were delightful, the London Heritage Brass were of an astonishingly high standard and the audience participation was enthusiastic. Andrew Openshaw, the Minister at New Mill Baptist Church in New Road, Tring, compered the proceedings with the perfect combination of relaxed formality and northern dryness and the organisation of the whole event was first class.The collection among the audience raised £1,250 for the Dacorum Emergency Night Shelter and Food Bank (DENS).Well done, everybody.

Liberal Democrats Cutting Income Tax by a Further £120

The Autumn Statement has confirmed that from April 2015, millions of workers on low and middle incomes will receive a further tax cut of £120.

Investing in 1400 New Flood Defence Projects to Help Protect 300,000 Homes

Liberal Democrat Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander is announcing more than 1400 new flood defence projects providing better protection for 300,000 homes.

Giving Parents Greater Flexibility In How They Share Paternity Leave

Parents will have greater flexibility in how they share the care of their child in the first year after birth thanks to changes delivered by Liberal Democrats in government.

News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats

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Nick Clegg Announces £214m Investment in Cycling

Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has today unveiled the biggest single investment in cycling.