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
Backing for Sir Menzies Campbell over Iraq from Dundee Liberal Democrats
News that the death toll among Iraqis as a result of the US-led invasion has reached an estimated 655 000 has been greeted with great concern by Liberal Democrats across the UK and here in Dundee.
13 Oct 2006
LIB DEMS STRIKE BLOW FOR "GREEN SCHOOLS"
Liberal Democrats at County Hall were today successful in their fight to have the environment considered in the construction of new school buildings.
13 Oct 2006
Massive response to Lib Dem crime survey
In September Park Ward Ward Liberal Democrats carried out a crime survey across the ward. Springvale Ward Lib Dems carries out the same survey in their area in October. In both wards there was a massive response from residents. Nearly half of those who responded said they have either been the victim of or witnessed a crime in the last year. A third of the victims did not report incidents to the Police. We were pleased to find that most of those who did report the incident were satisfied with the speed and quality of the Police's response.
13 Oct 2006
Rochdale says 'NO' to ID Cards!
Rochdale Council have confirmed their opposition to Compulsory ID Cards at a very constructive debate at a Rochdale Council Meeting. The Council will now refuse to play 'part in any pilot scheme or feasibility work in relation to the introduction of the national identity cards' and more importantly 'Ensure that national identity cards would not be required to access council services or benefits unless specifically required to do so by Act of Parliament.'
13 Oct 2006
GOVERNMENT MUST RETHINK ABOLITION OF POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNT
Year 10 Gifted and Talented students from Parkside School in Chesterfield enjoyed a day in London on Monday 10th July, where they were shown around the Houses of Parliament by their constituency MP Paul Holmes. The students were shown both the Houses of Commons and Lords, before participating in a question and answer session with Paul.
13 Oct 2006
CHILDREN DENIED ACCESS TO QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION
Commenting on the ruling from the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice, in the case brought by the Community and AMICUS unions against the Government, that British law controlling pensions does not fully comply with EU law, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield said:
13 Oct 2006