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
Cancelling revaluation doesn't solve problems with Council Tax
The Liberal Democrats have hit out at Council Tax following news that the revaluation planned for English homes in 2007 is to be put on hold until after the next general election. The Liberal Democrats have said that cancelling revaluation doesn't solve problems with Council Tax.
26 Aug 2005
Shepway's Shops Must Not Suffer Due to Chinese Textile Farce
Commenting on the talks between Chinese and EU negotiators regarding textile imports, Liberal Democrat Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary, Norman Lamb MP said:
25 Aug 2005
Flats rejection
PLANNING permission for four flats on a small plot in Upper Park, Loughton, was refused by district councillors, despite a warning from the applicant's agent that it would leave the council facing the cost of an appeal.
AGR
25 Aug 2005
Home Secretary sees sense on deportation rules
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the Home Secretary publishing the grounds on which foreigners considered to be promoting terrorism can be deported or excluded from the UK. Mark Oaten, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson said "It is good that the Home Secretary has seen sense on the deportation rules. We broadly welcome the use of powers to deport people, as long as the individuals involved have a right to appeal and the case for deportation is reasonable."
24 Aug 2005
Rookery Lodge Saved
Springvale Lib Dem councillors and the Focus Team led a campaign to save Rookery Lodge home closed by the Labour controlled Council in order to create a massive 'care village' on the site. This would have been totally obtrusive to all the neighbours.
24 Aug 2005
Heseltine writes off Tory chances at next election
Conservative dreams of winning the next election are doomed, according to party grandee Michael Heseltine. In an article headed "Heseltine: Tories are set to fail at next election", the London Evening Standard have reported comments by the former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister on Radio 4's Today programme, saying: "Michael Heseltine today wrote off Tory chances of winning the next election. In a devastating intervention, he warned candidates for the party leadership that they were unlikely to become prime minister."
23 Aug 2005