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
No extra time on site
Developers of the former NV tools site on St James's Road, Brentwood, will not be allowed more time to complete their over-running building works.
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24 Jun 2008
JOHN AWARDED MBE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community stalwart John Dawson has been awarded an MBE in The Queen's Birthday Honours List in recognition of his work at the Lemington Centre.
24 Jun 2008
Lib Dems to debate LGBT Asylum
DELGA are delighted that our motion to the party's main autumn (Federal) conference on lesbian, gay, bi and trans asylum seekers has been accepted for the conference preliminary agenda, which has just been published.
24 Jun 2008
Local MP to present North West Multi Faith Tourism Association Marque to Coniston Parish Church
This Friday at 13.00 local MP Tim Farron will be presenting Coniston Parish Church with the NW Multi Faith Tourism Association Marque. The North West Multi Faith Tourism Marque is an award presented to places of worship such as Mosques, Synagogues, Churches and others, in acknowledgement of a high standard of support for visitors, in addition to showcasing their cultural heritage and place in the community.
24 Jun 2008
Farron calls for Government to oppose Electronic sheep tagging
Liberal Democrat MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming Tim Farron has today launched a bid to persuade the British Government to oppose the introduction of EU rules that will force farmers to electronically tag their sheep. The Government claims that this will aid disease control and make it easier to track animal movement. Mr Farron, however, believes this measure to be completely unnecessary, and will force farmers to reconsider whether they remain in the industry by knocking around 40% off their incomes overnight.
24 Jun 2008
Farron asks local businesses to help save HMRC office
Local MP Tim Farron has written to local businesses in a bid to aid the fight to save the Kendal offices of HM Revenue and Customs which has been earmarked for closure under a Government consultation. Mr Farron hopes that the bodies like the Chamber of Commerce will urge their members to contribute to the consultation stressing how important it is to have a local tax office.
24 Jun 2008