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
Government must back international Climate Change targets
Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Minister Martin Horwood has criticised the government after David Miliband refused to assure Parliament that the Government would back European demands, against the wishes of the United States, for binding targets to combat climate change. Mr Horwood had questioned Mr Miliband on the issue at Defra questions in the House of Commons yesterday.
19 May 2007
Cambell calls for Brown to face TV debate
A televised debate was held in the recent French presidential elections and this is an example to follow. Gordon Brown should take part in a series of head-to-head television debates with opposition leaders, Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell said that he wants a public showdown after the chancellor was elected Labour leader unopposed. The idea is backed by Conservative leader David Cameron, who says a TV debate would "bring politics to life".
19 May 2007
Liberal Democrats help take control
Blackburn with Darwen Liberal Democrats have joined with Conservatives and For Darwen parties to form a Partnership to run Blackburn with Darwen Council. This ends over 20 years of Labour rule. The Partnership have 33 seats on the Council and Labour have 31.
19 May 2007
GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS THREAT TO LOCAL POST OFFICES
Responding to the government's announcement that it will press ahead with its plans to close one in five post offices across the country, local Liberal Democrat campaigner, Serena Tierney condemned the policy as unfair, unkind and unnecessary.
18 May 2007
Shameful day for Commons as MPs vote themselves exemption from Freedom of Information law
Britain's fledgling open government laws were delivered a serious blow yesterday when MPs, backed by government ministers, voted to grant themselves a blanket exemption from the legislation. The move was roundly condemned by freedom of information campaigners and MPs opposed to the measure, who said it represented an attack on democracy.
18 May 2007
LIB DEMS FIGHT FOR BETTER CONSULTATION ON BUS TIMETABLES
Liberal Democrat councillors at North Yorkshire County Council are demanding that people are consulted properly on changes to bus timetables.
18 May 2007