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
Farron kicks up a stink over Government NVZ directive
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron, the Liberal Democrat spokesman for the Countryside spoke today in a parliamentary debate to question the wisdom of the Government's decision to introduce restrictions on farmers in 'nitrate vulnerable zones'.
8 Jan 2008
West End Fly Tipping
City Councillor Roger Blackmore has called for an area in the West End to be monitored by the council to try and catch fly-tippers red handed.
8 Jan 2008
Lib Dems Push for Extra Investment in Elderly Day Care
Rochdale Borough's Liberal Democrats have put forward budget proposals for a dramatic increase in investment to elderly day care provision. The proposals will see the boroughs' two older persons day care centres - Springhill of Rochdale and Saxonside of Middleton - receive £196,000 in added investment, which will also provide 10 extra jobs for carers. In addition, two more older persons day centres will also be built for the borough.
8 Jan 2008
Conservatives missing the point on welfare reform
Controversial proposals to remove benefits for three years from people who refuse their third offer of a job are to be announced by the Conservatives tomorrow. Under the "three strikes and you're out" policy, there will be escalating penalties for people who refuse to accept "reasonable" job offers.
8 Jan 2008
Congratulations to Lynne and Peter!
Lynne Beaumont and Peter Carroll marry today in at a small family ceremony at their home in Peene. Shepway Liberal Democrats would like to wish them both a fantastic day and a long and happy future together.
8 Jan 2008
Councillor criticises proposed screening tests
Councillor Wera Hobhouse, Parliamentary Spokesman for Heywood and Middleton has attacked Prime Minster's speech about screening tests for all patients in the NHS as a wasted opportunity.
8 Jan 2008