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
Liberal Democrats head for Liverpool - radical health plans on the agenda
Liberal Democrats are heading to Liverpool today for the party's spring conference. The highlight of conference will be Nick Clegg's first conference leader's speech, at the end of the conference on Sunday morning. On Saturday morning, Vince Cable's speech as Shadow Chancellor will also be closely watched, especially coming as it does at the start of Budget week. In the conference chamber there will be debates and speeches on health, education, the economy, local government, defence and the justice system among other issues. Particularly important is the new health paper setting out proposals to radically transform the NHS into a 'people's health service' by empowering individuals and decentralising control to local communities.
7 Mar 2008
Britain needs consistent, humane policies on asylum seekers fleeing torture
Writing for today's Independent, Lib Dem party president Simon Hughes MP condemns the UK immigration policy of sending bisexual, lesbian and gay asylum seekers back to Iran.
7 Mar 2008
How Lib Dem Members Can Shape Future Party Policies
One of the features which marks out the way in which we Liberal Democrats as a party make our policies is that they are decided by the members, not just by the Leader and Shadow Cabinet.
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7 Mar 2008
Vulnerable people 'denied rights'
The human rights of people with learning disabilities are frequently breached, according to MPs and peers. The Joint Committee on Human Rights say vulnerable adults are particularly likely to be abused and neglected.
7 Mar 2008
BBC to search for disabled model
The BBC is to launch a televised search for a disabled woman to become a fashion model. Britain's Missing Top Model will see eight women with disabilities compete to prove they have what it takes to become a mainstream model.
7 Mar 2008
Test to spot early glaucoma signs
Computer software to spot signs of glaucoma earlier than conventional tests is being developed by UK experts.
7 Mar 2008