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
World Environment Day
Although we have heard a lot from both David Cameron and Gordon Brown about the importance of climate change, hard solutions have been conspicuous only by their absence.
5 Jun 2007
Join the Explore Kent Treasure Hunt!
The Countryside Access Group at Kent County Council has launched a countywide advertising campaign to promote "Explore Kent". The primary aim is to raise awareness of "Explore Kent" and what it offers to the residents of Kent.
5 Jun 2007
Tories U-Turn to Back Incineration
Essex County Council's Conservative administration is proposing to build an incinerator in the county to deal with the treatment of waste. Ian Gale (Lib Dem spokesman on waste management and Chelmsford West County Cllr), said: "After years of insisting that they have a 'no incineration' policy and contesting elections on that basis, Essex Conservatives have now effected a spectacular U-turn.
5 Jun 2007
Paul Rowen MP amazed at Labour claims
Having read on Rochdale Online Simon Danczuk's accusations of double standards over his stance on the Government's Concessionary Bus Fares Bill and disabled parking in Rochdale, Paul Rowen MP has offered a rapid response and said he was astounded at claims of hypocrisy by the local Labour Party candidate.
5 Jun 2007
"Nurses still overworked and underpaid" - Farron
Local MP, Tim Farron has today criticised the government over pay rates for nurses in the NHS. This comes following the announcement that nurses will receive a staged pay rise of 1.5% for April 2007 and 1% in November 2007, which will result in a significant real terms pay cut because of the rate of interest.
5 Jun 2007
Farron opposes Cumbria unitary bid in parliament
Local MP Tim Farron has spoken today in a Westminster Hall debate on the future of local government in Cumbria. Mr Farron has been campaigning against Cumbria County Council's bid submitted to the government which would see seven local authorities merged into one, with the administrative centre in Carlisle.
5 Jun 2007