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
FIRST MP TO RAISE BLUETONGUE DEMANDS CLEAR GOVERNMENT STRATEGY TO DEAL WITH DISEASE
Lewes MP Norman Baker has today renewed his calls for a clear government strategy to deal with the threat of bluetongue after government vets confirmed the first UK case of the disease at a farm in Suffolk.
24 Sep 2007
Bluetongue disease a further blow to farmers
Local MP Tim Farron was horrified at the outbreak of bluetongue disease over the weekend at a farm in Suffolk. The news comes as the fight to contain foot and mouth continues. This will come as a huge blow to an already beleaguered industry.
24 Sep 2007
Farron calls for animal movement restrictions to be reviewed
Local MP, Tim Farron is today urging Ministers to allow farmers to move livestock between farms as soon as possible, this move is essential for animal welfare and to prevent overgrazing and damage to our countryside landscape. Secondly, Mr Farron is calling for general animal movement restrictions to be relaxed on a regional basis to enable sales to take place.
24 Sep 2007
"Hill Farm Allowance top-up needed now" - Farron
Liberal Democrat MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Hill Farming Group Tim Farron has today urged DEFRA Ministers to ensure that the promised top up of the Hill Farm Allowance following the foot and mouth outbreak this summer will be issued to farmers as soon as possible. The Rural Payments Agency recently confirmed that the payments would be made by the end of October.
24 Sep 2007
Epping Forest Conservatives in disarray
Local Conservatives are reeling from the resignation of one of their leading councillors.
24 Sep 2007
UDecide wins national award
A city council project being piloted in Lemington, Denton and Woolsington has won a national award.
24 Sep 2007