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
Making the Case for Investment in the Borough's Schools
It was a very constructive meeting with Michael Gove this morning. Clearly we didn't expect to get any answers on how much capital funding will be forthcoming for schools in the Borough this morning, but we were very glad of the opportunity to make the case for investment in our schools. We discussed the context of the cancelled Building Schools for the Future programme and what that has meant in Bedford Borough, the specific case of the Bedford Academy (which will be replacing John Bunyan Upper School from September) and its plans, the current accommodation for our special schools and the wider issues around education in the Borough.
22 Jul 2010
10 weeks on the Lib Dems have had huge influence in Government
In just 10 weeks since the start of the Coalition Government, the Liberal Democrats have exerted a huge influence over its agenda.
22 Jul 2010
Coalition has done more for Equitable Life victims in 10 weeks than Labour did in 10 years - Williams
Commenting on the Coalition Government's announcement that it has introduced a Bill to compensate Equitable Life policyholders, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Treasury Policy Committee, Stephen Williams said:
22 Jul 2010
EXCLUSIVE: Shepway Conservatives Carry on Claiming Expenses - Liberal Democrats Cost You Less
Research by Shepway Liberal Democrats has shown that Liberal Democrat Councillors claim less expenses from the Council than any other group.
22 Jul 2010
Courts Redevelopment plan not agreed
Epsom & Ewell borough council's Planning Committee have voted not to approve a revised scheme to redevelop the former Crown Court and Magistrates Court buildings, because insufficient parking places were proposed in an area with chronic parking problems.
22 Jul 2010
Installation of the Deputy Constable of Dover Castle
My feet are becoming used to the additional standing to watch important events and my leg muscles are getting stronger to cope with the extra walking and standing. This event however, required endurance of feet, legs and back! Perhaps because the military are so used to standing and walking, they have forgotten that some of the rest of us are pretty unfit!
FMTMN
22 Jul 2010