Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
HOLMES CONDEMNS GOVERNMENT THREAT OF CUTS TO DERBYSHIRE POLICE
Speaking in Parliament today, during the Ministers announcement of the Local Government Funding for 2008 -2009, Paul challenged the Minister to explain how he could describe the settlement as "a fair one for the Derbyshire Police Authority".
6 Dec 2007
Talks Call on Cinema
Councillors will be asked to support a motion calling for a borough-wide consultation on cinema and shopping complex plans for William Hunter Way.The Liberal Democrat party plans to make the call at a meeting of Brentwood council next week.
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5 Dec 2007
Party Picks Stylist
The Liberal Democrats have selected the person they believe can help them restyle politics in Brentwood. Nigel Clarke, hair stylist and owner of The Hair Company in Crown Street, is one of the party's prospective candidates for the 2008 borough council elections.
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5 Dec 2007
Fight to Save Bedford's Post Offices Begins as Blunder Reveals Local Branches in the Firing Line
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have launched the campaign to Save Bedford's Post Offices after the closure hitlist for the local area was revealed thanks to an internet blunder. Local Lib Dems have obtained a map published briefly on the post office website by mistake which appears to show that seven branches are identified for closure in Bedford Borough as part of the government's plans to close 2,500 post offices nationwide. This news comes in spite of the fact that the closure plan for Bedfordshire is not due to be announced formally until July 2008, with a "public consultation" to follow before closures are confirmed.
5 Dec 2007
10 Days Left to Vote in Lib Dem Leadership Contest
Lib Dem members have been reminded to return their ballot papers by Acting Lib Dem Leader Vince Cable. In a message to members, Dr Cable stressed that the ballot closes on 15 December, and all papers must be returned by then.
5 Dec 2007
Farron pledges to lead fight to raise funds to save heart and stroke units
"Lancaster heart unit upgrade came from voluntary funds - say the word and we'll match this" MP tells health bosses
5 Dec 2007