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
Lib Dem MEPs sponsor campaign to stop child sex tourism
A group of Lib Dem MEPs has sponsored a new campaign to stop child sex tourism and the global exploitation of children for sex. With the increasing ease of travel, new technology and rising migration and displacement, children everywhere are being sexually exploited. This practice must be stopped both at home and abroad.
18 Aug 2008
Government forces further unwanted housing on Surrey and threatens the Green Belt
The amendments to the South-East Plan proposed by the Secretary of State, in response to the Independent Panel Report on the draft prepared by the Regional Assembly, have increased the demand for additional new housing sites in South-East England by a further 4%, some 15% above the carefully prepared realistic targets put forward by the region's own experts.
18 Aug 2008
Lib Dem MP in challenge to Oath of Allegiance
Liberal Democrat MP, Norman Baker, has tabled a motion to Parliament calling for an alternative to the Oath of Allegiance to the Queen. And human rights lawyer Louise Christian is representing the campaign group "Republic" in its planned legal challenge to the oath. After election, MPs must swear an oath of allegiance "to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, her heirs and successors" or take a "solemn affirmation", in which they pledge to do the same, but without the words "I swear by Almighty God".
18 Aug 2008
Women Liberal Democrats brave the rain
Women Lib Dems enjoyed their annual summer garden party, despite the rain on Saturday. The garden setting of Vice Chair, Miranda Whitehead just outside Fordingbridge in Hampshire was the setting, and thankfully the generous marquee saved the splendid spread of cakes and sandwiches from the rain.
18 Aug 2008
Hampshire Library service downgraded
The Hampshire Library service has lost one of its stars being downgraded from a two-star rating to a one star.
18 Aug 2008
What Message Are We Sending to Young People? ask Lib Dems
Liberal Democrat Janet Godden was disappointed that her motion raising concerns about the use of the electronic "mosquito" device to disperse groups of teenagers from public places was thrown out by the Tories at yesterday's Council meeting.
18 Aug 2008