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
The End of Garden Grabbing
The Liberal Democrat - Conservative coalition government yesterday announced the end of the Garden Grabbing which has so changed Eaglescliffe over recent years. Under the previous government our pleas to change the rules fell on deaf ears. Gardens were classified in the same way as derelict factories - previously developed land. Beautiful old houses were demolished and the land along with the garden used for flats and their car parks. Houses were built in the back gardens of other houses. Local people worried that the character of Eaglescliffe was changing for ever.
10 Jun 2010
Kite Festival a Great Success
The Bedford Kite Festival was visited by over 40,000 people last weekend - a record turnout. I was there on Saturday and spent time talking to kite flyers, stall holders and residents who had come down to enjoy the wonderful array of kites. Unfortunately the conditions on Saturday were not helpful to kite-flying, but that didn't seem to be hampering anyone's ability to enjoy themselves.
10 Jun 2010
Folkestone Multi Cultural Festival 2010
The Folkestone Multi Cultural Festival 2010 starts today and runs until Sunday. With full details and timetable at http://tinyurl.com/35a2n8h there are a huge range of acts and activities running throughout Folkestone from 10-13th June, including dance, bands, vocalists, DJing, food stalls, baton twirling and much more.
10 Jun 2010
Green Week: Liz Lynne MEP calls for plastic bag ban in European Parliament
The European Parliament is making good progress cutting its carbon footprint, reports Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat Liz Lynne MEP, with 100% of the electricity used in the Parliament now coming from renewable sources.
10 Jun 2010
Tim Farron congratulates Hughes on Deputy Leadership win
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today congratulated Simon Hughes after he won the Deputy Leadership of the Liberal Democrats last night. Tim, who also ran in the election, received support from a third of the parliamentary party and received the votes of the majority of the MP's who attended last nights final hustings before the deputy leadership vote.
10 Jun 2010
Surrey Cycle Challenge
Various organisations across Surrey will be taking part in the fun and friendly Surrey Cycle Challenge to see who can get the most staff to riding their bikes as much as possible from 14 June to the 27 June.
9 Jun 2010