Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
From the Leader: Why Council Tax had to go up
Unpalatable choices have been forced on all councils as they struggle with increased demand for services, especially in adults and children’s social care, and rising costs in the delivery of those services.
27 Feb 2025
From the Chamber: Our Local Politics
Last Thursday, 20th February, there was a full council meeting to set the council’s budget for the next financial year and as a result, I find myself reflecting on the state of local politics.
27 Feb 2025
General News and Press Releases
McArthur raises post disruption with Royal Mail during meeting in parliament
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur met with national representatives of Royal Mail today to discuss the impact of recent disruption to postal services in the islands.
27 Feb 2025
Redcar & Cleveland Liberal Democrats Reluctantly Back Labour's 2025-26 Council Budget Amid Central Government Cuts
The Liberal Democrats have released a statement following the 2025-26 Budget vote at Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.
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27 Feb 2025
Thousands of elderly patients waiting more than 12 hours at A&E
During this week’s First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton raised the case of an 87-year-old woman who experienced extremely long waits at A&E after breaking her hip, as he called on the government to explain why th
27 Feb 2025
Shetland
Wishart highlights cruise ship levy consultation
Following the publication of a Scottish Government consultation that proposes to give local councils the ability to introduce a levy on cruise ships, Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said:
27 Feb 2025