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
Week 5 - Winter Fuel Allowance
I was shocked to hear that Rachel Reeves decided to cut Winter Fuel Payments. Over 90% of pensioners in Teignbridge will miss out on the Winter Fuel Payments, previously worth up to £300, after the new Labour Government cut the benefit.
26 Oct 2024
Week 4 - Start of Recess
This week sees the end of Parliamentary business until September, but there was still a lot going on. On Monday we had the new Chancellor spelling out the much-trailed financial situation for the Government with a budget black hole of some £22bn.
26 Oct 2024
Local campaigner selected as by-election candidate
York Liberal Democrats have announced that Haxby resident, Richard Watson, will be their candidate in the Haxby & Wigginton by-election for City of York Council, to be held on 28th November.
26 Oct 2024
Local Politicians Come Together to Launch the Poppy Appeal in Windsor
Windsor MP and Councillors launch the poppy appeal in support of the Royal British Legion.
26 Oct 2024
Politics
Claire Young MP elected to key Energy Security Committee
Thornbury & Yate MP Claire Young has been elected to sit on the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee in Parliament.
26 Oct 2024
Environment
MP joins fight to protect local wildlife at Hinkley Point C
Thornbury & Yate’s new Liberal Democrat MP has joined South Glos Council in calling on the Secretary of State for Energy, Security, and Net Zero to block plans to remove important environmental protections from the Hinkley Point C project.
26 Oct 2024