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 Dems Champion Recycling Review Suggestions
Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council are calling for support from all councillors to implement the findings of a new review of recycling services, in particular in ironing out the problems that occurred when the 3 stream recycling was rolled out last April across one third of the Borough. The 3 stream system: orange bags, green bins or bags and usual black bins, is due to be extended to the other households in the Borough this October.
30 Apr 2004
PUT SHEPWAY FIRST MR HOWARD
Local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has condemned Michael Howard's decision to embark on a glitzy tour of UK cities today. Whilst he is busy launching his party's European campaign, his constituency's fate will be decided in the House of Commons.
29 Apr 2004
Decision to Cap Council Tax an admission of Government failure:
Today's announcement that Torbay's Council Tax rise is to be capped by the Government was condemned by Totnes Parliamentary Candidate Mike Treleaven as an admission of failure. Commenting shortly after the announcement he said:
29 Apr 2004
Area the size of 28,500 football pitches lying derelict - Baker
New figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats reveal that an area the size of 28,500 football pitches is lying derelict across England.
28 Apr 2004
Flood threat means Thames Barrier could be raised over 300 times in 2100 - Baker
By 2100 the threat of flooding will be so severe that the Thames barrier may have to be closed up to 325 times a year, according to the latest Government figures, obtained by Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary.
28 Apr 2004
Air pollution doubles causing up to 800 extra deaths - Baker
Incidents of air pollution more then doubled between 2002 and 2003, according to new Government figures, released today.
28 Apr 2004