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
Live Music Strangled By Red Tape
Liberal Democrat peer, Lord (Tim) Clement-Jones's Live Music Bill has its third reading in the House of Lords today after which it goes to the Commons. It has sailed through previous stages in the Lords with no amendments. The Bill proposes that schools, hospitals, colleges, and small venues up to a capacity of 200 should not need a licence for a live music performance, and that the "two-in-a-bar" exemption should be reinstated.
10 Feb 2010
Liberal Democrat's surprised by errors over King Edward VII pupil numbers
Liberal Democrats have reacted with surprise that the number of pupils expected to enter secondary schools in Melton has reduced by 390 children since the original projections in 2005.
10 Feb 2010
Park Road decision celebrated
Brentwood North's Lib Deb Team are celebrating the decision last night to reject a second application for the green space to the rear of 89 - 93 Park Road. This follows a previous rejection by Brentwood Council, upheld at appeal.
10 Feb 2010
The Mystery Continues On Ashcroft's Millions
Fresh revelations concerning Lord Ashcroft have made a mockery of David Cameron's assertions that he is a reformer and is going to address the issue of parliamentary sleaze. Senior Tory spokesman Sir George Young admitted to the BBC that Ashcroft has a 'non-dom' status that allows him to avoid paying British tax on income and assets.
10 Feb 2010
Government plans for Social Care in disarray-Labour's promises to elderly are irresponsible
Cllr. David Foster, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Blackburn with Darwen Council and responsible for Adult Social Care has joined with colleagues across the country in asking the government to think again about their proposals for free Home Care for those in most critical need.
10 Feb 2010
£63bn PFI bill for the NHS
"The Liberal Democrats will change the way the NHS works so that money goes further and patients come first.," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary.
10 Feb 2010