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
BBC Pothole Feedback - Have Your Say on Shepway's Roads!
Do you know any really bad potholes locally? The BBC are asking feedback on the worst potholes in the local area - and after years of neglect of local roads by Kent County Council, there are certainly many examples in Shepway!
8 Mar 2007
100% Elected Upper Chamber Vote For Modern Democracy
Speaking in yesterday's House of Lords reform debate, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield said:
8 Mar 2007
Shops Must Reduce Wasteful Packaging
Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield has backed a Bill presented by Liberal Democrat Shadow Local Government Secretary Andrew Stunell MP to require all large shops to accept packing returned by customers.
8 Mar 2007
Heritage Reforms Must Be Fully Funded
Commenting on the long awaited publication of the Heritage White Paper today, Liberal Democrat Heritage Spokesman Paul Holmes MP said:
8 Mar 2007
Use of hyperactivity drugs soars
The use of drugs to treat hyperactivity in children has soared worldwide, say US researchers. Between 1993 and 2003, prescriptions of ADHD medications, such as Ritalin, almost tripled. Global spending on ADHD drugs increased nine-fold, with 83% occurring in the US, a study in Health Affairs reported.
7 Mar 2007
Speed bumps 'bar disabled access'
A DISABLED woman who broke her back five years ago claims she is being denied access to Ilkley Moor because of speed bumps which are too painful for her to drive over. Christine Gale, of Addingham, is calling on Bradford Council to assess whether the traffic-calming measures it has introduced on the route are preventing disabled drivers from using it.
7 Mar 2007