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
MEP lambasts Polish government's homophobic record
Speaking ahead of the European Parliament debate on homophobia in Europe (Wednesday 25th April 2007 ), London's Liberal Democrat MEP and member of the Gay and Lesbian Rights Intergroup Baroness Sarah Ludford has lambasted the Polish government's record on LGBT rights. Baroness Ludford said, "MEPs are likely to be highly critical of the Polish government in our debate and resolution on homophobia in Europe since the alarmingly homophobic stance of the Polish authorities is in blatant contradiction to the human rights obligations of EU membership."
24 Apr 2007
Eaglescliffe Ward News
News of Eaglescliffe Ward
24 Apr 2007
Plan needed for crucial site
Local Liberal Democrats are calling for the community to be involved in drawing up a masterplan for the area affected by Essex County Council's plan to move Epping Junior School from the top of St John's Road to a site with the Infants School in Coronation Hill.
24 Apr 2007
More Control On Mobile Masts
Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield is supporting a new Bill that aims to bring mobile phone masts under strict planning control and bring in the 'precautionary principle', giving extra safeguards for schools, homes, and medical facilities from the risk of excessive radiation.
24 Apr 2007
Funding Hurdles For Community Radio Must Be Removed
Speaking in a House of Commons debate today on Community Radio and Television, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield said: "The funding structures demanded for community radio stations may prevent more stations from being established and prevent those that have been given licences from taking to the air.
24 Apr 2007
Youth Shelters? by Don Jones
Youth shelters are becoming more popular around the country. The idea is that young people have their own space in an area that has been agreed by the community. Youngsters hanging around bus stops and convenience shops can be intimidating for many people. We want to work with local people to see if a youth shelter would work in Devizes.
23 Apr 2007