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
Oldham
Meeting of Oldham Council’s Audit Committee cancelled as Labour members send apologies
Leader of Oldham Council’s Liberal Democrat Group councillor Howard Sykes MBE has criticised the ruling Labour Party after a meeting of the council’s Audit Committee was cancelled recently.
8 Aug 2024
Oldham
Oldham’s Age UK luncheon clubs set to close
Age UK's long-established lunch club run as a not-for-profit service is set to close in September 2024, after the Labour administration cut their funding.
8 Aug 2024
Oldham
HS2 cash must be spent fixing roads in Greater Manchester say Oldham Liberal Democrats
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader and party spokesperson for Greater Manchester transport councillor Howard Sykes MBE has urged the Labour government to protect cash from the scrapped HS2 rail project so that it can be spent fixing roads and infrastructure.
8 Aug 2024
Wellington
Railway station re-opening: MPs demand answers
Liberal Democrat MPs Gideon Amos (Taunton & Wellington) and Richard Foord (Honiton & Sidmouth) have challenged Ministers over plans to re-open railway stations at Wellington and Cullompton.
8 Aug 2024
West Lothian
Potential bin strikes: 14-22 August
It has been confirmed that unless COSLA and the Scottish Government come up with a new deal for waste and refuse workers, there will be bin strikes from 14th – 22nd August inclusive
8 Aug 2024
Mid Sussex Times
Column: Check Are you eligible for Pension Credit?
Last week was a bit like the end of term for parliament before it began its summer recess. During August I will mostly be working at home, and these weeks will give me some time to focus on getting my office staffed and up and running.
AB
8 Aug 2024