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
Developed World must deliver on Gleneagles promises - Kennedy
Charles Kennedy has challenged leaders of the developed world to take steps to deliver on the promises made at the Gleneagles summit and to make serious strides on behalf of the poorest countries in the WTO trade negotiations in December, in a keynote speech hosted by CentreForum.
29 Nov 2005
The education white paper - not only flawed, but dangerous.
This white paper is not only flawed, it is also dangerous - dangerous to the health of our education system and dangerous to our children's education. An admissions "free for all" will cause widespread segregation and unequal educational opportunity. Please note our two Labour councillors - unequal educational opportunity! I think you will agree that these are not traditional Labour values - but there again this is New Labour isn't it?
CCEO
29 Nov 2005
The Education White Paper: Higher standards - yes! Better Schools for All - great! But - (There always has to be a but …)
The Government's new Education white paper is a massive document, with a great many proposals in. I guess only Paul Gray and the Executive member at this point could give an indication of the work that will go on to form a detailed response, and the length of time this will take. It's a paper that's full of ideas and ideology. There's a quite a way to go in terms of legislation and setting up the new systems, and a lot of decisions still to be made. In putting forward this motion, we have chosen to focus on three areas of concern, which - in educationspeak - will be particularly challenging to Surrey and may lead to undesirable outcomes.
CCDS
29 Nov 2005
Liberal Democrats lead opposition to Education White Paper
At the Council Meeting Surrey's Lib Dem Councillors proposed a motion calling on the County Council to reject a number of key elements of the White Paper. Liberal Democrat Schools Spokeswoman, County Councillor Diana Smith said, "There are some very bad ideas in this white paper. Ideas that, if implemented, could do real damage to Surrey's schools."
29 Nov 2005
Lib Dems call for cross-party campaign on funding
County Councillor Hazel Watson, leader of the Lib Dem group, criticised the Conservative administration on Surrey County Council for not pursuing a cross party approach to increasing government funding for the County Council.
29 Nov 2005
Ballot for Chair of Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats
As advocates of democracy, Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats practice what they preach and are in the process of electing a new Chair for 2006 with a postal ballot of all members.
29 Nov 2005