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
Gay Asylum Seeker Unlawfully Deported by UK Border Agency
A High Court judge has found that the UK Border Agency have illegally deported a gay asylum seeker. The man comes from a country where discrimination against homosexuals is rife, and claims that he fears persecution and violence. Sir George Newman has ordered the Home Secretary to "use her best efforts" to bring him back to the UK so he can make an effective asylum claim. However, the Home Secretary's legal team claim it is pointless to return him as he will lose his claim.
20 Feb 2009
Children need more opportunities to learn
The Cambridge Review of Primary Education today claims that children's education is being impoverished by rigid testing. Professor Robin Alexander's team describes a rigid testing regime, with more than half of all class room time spent on the core subjects of maths and English, with virtually all other topics squeezed out. "The most conspicuous casualties are the arts, the humanities and those kinds of learning in all subjects which require time for talking, problem- solving and the extended exploration of ideas."
CW
20 Feb 2009
Farron reacts angrily as 'Warm Homes Bill' blocked by Government
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron reacted angrily to the Government's blocking of today's parliamentary bill aimed at ending fuel poverty.
20 Feb 2009
CHILDREN IN BLACKBURN WILL BENEFIT FROM LIB DEMS SCHOOLS PLAN
Proposals from the Liberal Democrats for big improvements to schools and teaching will see around £12 million of extra cash for schools in Blackburn to boost the education and life chances of thousands of children say local party members.
20 Feb 2009
Vann slams Cameron's tax con
"Don't be fooled by the Conservative's tinkering" says Vann
20 Feb 2009
Liberal Democrats unveil housing proposals
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled plans to boost the number of low cost homes and reduce repossessions. Government efforts to do so have had little effect and suspending stamp duty on homes worth below £175,000 was a "waste of money". More empty properties need to be used and firms with empty commercial properties should get incentives to let them out as temporary homes.
20 Feb 2009