Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
Tree Care in Bedford Borough in Need of Surgery say Lib Dems
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called on the council to address public concern over unsightly, overgrown bushes and trees across the borough. Lib Dems on the council are receiving more complaints from residents on this subject than ever, with many people concerned not only about the effect of unattractive, unkempt trees and bushes in local neighbourhoods but also the safety issues involved with trees overhanging roads and footpaths.
11 Oct 2007
Chancellor accused of 'cynical and offensive' pension cut
Alistair Darling stands accused of seizing up to £2bn from pensioners in the small print of his proverbial 'magpie Budget'. In the latest blow to the Chancellor's plans, it emerged that some £400m a year over five years will be clawed from the pensions system to fund higher spending and tax cuts. Mr Darling's move, buried in the detail of his autumn statement, will hurry forward by up to five years a planned cap on the value of the new state second pension, which limits the value of pay-outs to pensioners.
11 Oct 2007
Bedfordshire residents denied a fair deal as front line policing suffers
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have responded to the news that Bedfordshire Police has been branded the poorest performing force in England and Wales, by calling on the government to start giving local residents in Bedfordshire a fair deal for policing.
11 Oct 2007
Shock Update: White Lion Vote "Not A Decision" Say Shepway Council
In a shock move, the White Lion Development on Cheriton High Street / Chilham Road will go back before the Development Control Committee AGAIN as Shepway Council Officers claim the vote at the Development Control meeting on Wednesday 9th October was NOT a decision!.
11 Oct 2007
From "Your Shepway": yourlocalinterview with Lynne Beaumont
In an interview with local Newspaper "Your Shepway", Shepway Liberal Democrat District Group Leader and Councillor Lynne Beaumont sets out how she would like to make Shepway sparkle and believes that Roger de Haan's vision for the future can help make the area a vibrant place to call home.
11 Oct 2007
MP has harsh words for Health Secretary
Paul Rowen MP had harsh words for the way Health Secretary Alan Johnson wielded the axe on services at Rochdale Infirmary, Mr Rowen was speaking in a health debate in Parliament and spoke of the way that the decision was made. He said: "When the Prime Minister was appointed he talked about restoring trust in politics. I would like to talk about the process we went through because I have to say that if the way we were treated is an example, then I think he is even more cynical than his predecessor.
11 Oct 2007