Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
MP expresses delight as FoI bill fails to find a sponsor
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed his delight at the news that the bill to exempt MPs from Freedom of Information legislation has failed to find a sponsor in the House of Lords. Although it would still be technically possible to bring the bill back, it is now most unlikely to be passed.
14 Jun 2007
Government has failed carers, says Gidley
Lib Dem Health Spokesperson Sandra Gidley supports motion for greater support for carers at start of carers' week. Speaking during an opposition day debate on carers, Sandra Gidley MP voiced Lib Dem support for a motion which proposes new legislation and measures to help out carers in the UK. Ms Gidley suggested at the start of the debate that society has not done enough to recognize carers' efforts.
14 Jun 2007
Oven cleaner offers glaucoma hope
A substance found in oven cleaner could be used to treat the eye disease glaucoma, US research suggests. Cerium oxide nanoparticles, also commonly used in window cleaner, may help in more effectively delivering an active ingredient into the eye.
14 Jun 2007
Anger over blindness drugs ruling
A draft decision not to make drugs for a leading cause of blindness widely available on the NHS will cost many people their sight, campaigners say. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) assessed treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
14 Jun 2007
Hospital Building Sell-off Confirmed
A statement to Shepway District Council last night by East Kent NHS Facilities Director Howard Jones confirmed that the NHS Trust are continuing with their plan to sell the main building of the Royal Victoria Hospital, probably for residential development.
14 Jun 2007
Campbell challenges Prime Minister over BAE Scandal
At yesterday's PMQs Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ming Campbell quizzed Tony Blair over the BAE affair, asking him which minister was answerable for the decision to withhold information about payments made by the Ministry of Defence to Prince Bandar. Following the Prime Minister's response in which he took responsibility for this decision, Sir Ming Campbell asked the PM to tell the House: "what payments have been made since 2002? What he knew about these payments and when he knew? And what legal advice he took after these payments after the law changed here in 2002? And finally whatever happened to Robin Cook's foreign policy with an ethical dimension?"
14 Jun 2007