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
Say No to Police Cuts
The Liberal Democrats took their "Say No to Police Cuts" campaign to Folkestone town Centre today and collected hundreds of signatures against the proposed removing of 35 police officers from the South Kent area. You can add your own signature to the petition on-line at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/petitions/9.html
12 Dec 2006
Government failing to tackle reoffending crisis
At the Second Reading of the Offender Management Bill, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Nick Clegg MP accused the Government of failing to tackle the real causes behind the shocking rates of reoffending. Nick Clegg MP said "Tackling reoffending rates is vital but this Bill is not the way to do it."
12 Dec 2006
Support Your Local Coastwatch!
Toby Philpott, Shepway Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman, was invited to see for himself at first hand the work of the National Coastwatch Institution station at Copt Point in Folkestone on Friday 8th December.
12 Dec 2006
Lib Dem MPs Welcome Boost to Cornish Economy
The five-strong team of Liberal Democrat MPs for Cornwall today (Monday) welcomed funding allocated by the South West Regional Development Agency (RDA), which will boost the Cornish economy by some £20m.
12 Dec 2006
Outrage as Government Announces 1000's of Post Office Closures
Cornish MPs are furious over Government plans to close 1000s of post offices to save money. Between 2,500-3000 post offices, primarily in rural areas, face closure following the Department of Trade & Industry's decision that the current network is unsustainable.
12 Dec 2006
Thumbs Up for Primary Schools
Primary schools in Leicester are improving at a faster rate than schools in other authorities according to the Department for Education and Skills' (DfES) Key Stage 2 league tables, which are published today (7th December).
12 Dec 2006