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
Gurkhas Descend on Downing Street
Police estimate around 1,000 Gurkhas have arrived in London to march from Parliament Square to hand deliver a letter to the Prime Minister at Downing Street this morning. The Gurkhas are protesting about the Government's failure to properly honour the right for retired Gurkhas to become citizens of the UK on retirement and to protest about the low pensions paid to retired Gurkhas.
14 Dec 2006
Thousands of cancer patients lose their homes
New research out today shows one in seventeen (6%) people lose their home after being diagnosed with cancer and one in six (18%) have difficulties in keeping up with their mortgage or rental payments, according to Macmillan Cancer Support. For those with cancer who are self-employed, the figure is higher still with one in nine (11%) losing their home. Each year over 250,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK.
14 Dec 2006
Too close to call
The Grange Hill by-election today is too close call. The election is between hardworking parish councillor Alan Lion and the conservative candidate. Labour and the BNP cannot win. A vote for these parties will only let the Conservatives win and take control of the council.
14 Dec 2006
FREE MUSEUMS UNDER THREAT
Commenting on the fifth anniversary today of national museums and galleries scrapping entry charges, Paul Holmes MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Art, Heritage and Culture said:
14 Dec 2006
FAIR FUNDING FOR DERBYSHIRE POLICE FORCE ESSENTIAL
Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield today tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons calling for fair funding for the police in Derbyshire. Commenting on the situation facing Derbyshire Constabulary, Paul Holmes MP said:
14 Dec 2006
NEW CSA PROPOSALS TOO LITTLE TOO LATE
Speaking in the House of Commons during this afternoon's statement on the Child Support Agency (CSA), Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield, said:
14 Dec 2006