Polls are now open in the local government elections, please vote Liberal Democrat today.

Good news for all Kings Road and Dixon Avenue residents', say Marconi ward Cllrs, Lib Dems Graham Pooley and Jude Deakin. O2's third planning application to erect a phone mast near the school has been rejected by Chelmsford Borough Council.

Scotland will have clear and consistent procedures to regulate revolutionary carbon cutting technology, Jim Mather said today.

Proposals to safeguard rural schools and for better consultation before all proposed closures were launched today.

A wide-ranging discussion on tackling poverty, inequality and deprivation has been extended until June 30, 2008.

Britain must remain at the forefront of the green industrial revolution, creating jobs and economic growth, ministers said today as they published plans to work with business to build a low carbon economy in Britain.

Health Minister Ivan Lewis today announced the introduction of seven Common Core Principles to Support Self Care, designed to help health and social care staff support people to live independently, stay healthy and make the most of their lives by

The government yesterday had to whip Labour MPs to return from campaigning in their constituencies to vote against a crucial measure for renewable energy. Clause 4 of the Energy Bill, tabled by Alan Simpson MP with strong cross party support,

The Assembly Government is working to strengthen its collaboration with the Third Sector in Wales through supporting organisations such as the Community Foundation in Wales, Social Justice Minister Dr Brian Gibbons has said.

Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones has welcomed measures to regulate supermarkets recommended by the Competition Commission today [Wednesday 30 April].

The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament today welcomed the UK government's reaffirmation, given at the ongoing NPT Conference in Geneva, that it will not use - or threaten to use - nuclear weapons against countries that don't have them. That commitment,

Co-operation will be vital to ensure the continued vibrancy of border economies, deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness told Dundalk Chamber of Chamber of Commerce today.

Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, was in Derry this evening at an event showcasing the relationships between employers and schools in the North West.

Northern Ireland must develop a high value added, dynamic, innovative economy that can deal with the forces of globalisation.

Economy Minister Nigel Dodds is preparing to talk to Corporate America next week at the US-NI Investment Conference.

Results of the local elections across the country will be posted here as we get them. The Left List is standing candidates 23 wards across the UK.

None of the other parties seem to be standing up for working people, except the Left List. Download the leaflet on why workers should support the Left List.

Polling day is off to a good start for the Left List. Left List supporters report that we are still winning votes as people go into the polling station. On many polling stations in London there were no other parties

In an tight contest in Preston, Town Centre, Muktar Master took 37% of the vote and was narrowly forced into second place. In Manchester Rusholme, Nahella Ashraf won 12.5%, coming third.