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
Kelly needs to come clean on equality issues - Burt
Commenting on Ruth Kelly's gay rights voting record Liberal Democrat Women and Equalities Spokesperson, Lorely Burt MP said: "How can the gay community trust equal rights legislation to be properly implemented and enforced when Ruth Kelly has such an ambiguous record on gay rights?
9 May 2006
Release of Single Farm Payments welcomed - but concerns expressed about interest on stop-gap loans
Local MP and chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming, Tim Farron, has welcomed today's announcement by new DEFRA minister David Miliband that 85% of Single Farm Payments will be made by the end of the week. However, Mr Farron remains critical of the length of time it has taken to make these payments, and is concerned that many local farmers have had to shoulder the cost of commercial loans as a stop gap while waiting for their Single Farm Payments.
9 May 2006
Work continues to save Sedbergh's Auction Mart
Local MP Tim Farron is continuing to work to save Sedbergh's Auction Mart. The Mart, which held its final sale at the end of April, now faces an uncertain future.
9 May 2006
Thank you Focus for Park ward
Park Ward Liberal Democrats have started to deliver a "Thank You" Focus across the Ward. Voters are thanked for turning out to vote in the election on 4th May in which the Lib Dem candidate, Robin Lawrence, shot up from third place to 128 votes of winning. Robin has vowed to continue to work in Park throughout the year.
9 May 2006
Dundee LibDems welcome good news for local Arts
Dundee Liberal Democrat local party Convener Raymond Lawrie has today (Tuesday 9th May) welcomed the Scottish Arts Council's decision to increase funding to the thriving arts community in Dundee.
9 May 2006
Lib Dems warn of democracy crisis
A credibility crisis is building in Britain's political institutions, says Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell. Reform of the voting system and the House of Lords were "roadblocks" to getting people more involved in democracy, said Sir Menzies. He was speaking at a conference about democracy in the wake of the local elections, when turnout was 36%. The conference was organised by the Power Commission, which recently reported on how to get people more involved with politics.
8 May 2006