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
Rochdale says 'NO' to ID Cards!
Rochdale Council have confirmed their opposition to Compulsory ID Cards at a very constructive debate at a Rochdale Council Meeting. The Council will now refuse to play 'part in any pilot scheme or feasibility work in relation to the introduction of the national identity cards' and more importantly 'Ensure that national identity cards would not be required to access council services or benefits unless specifically required to do so by Act of Parliament.'
13 Oct 2006
GOVERNMENT MUST RETHINK ABOLITION OF POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNT
Year 10 Gifted and Talented students from Parkside School in Chesterfield enjoyed a day in London on Monday 10th July, where they were shown around the Houses of Parliament by their constituency MP Paul Holmes. The students were shown both the Houses of Commons and Lords, before participating in a question and answer session with Paul.
13 Oct 2006
CHILDREN DENIED ACCESS TO QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION
Commenting on the ruling from the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice, in the case brought by the Community and AMICUS unions against the Government, that British law controlling pensions does not fully comply with EU law, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield said:
13 Oct 2006
5,000 more Post Offices could close!
Postcomm has urged the Government today to make "tough and overdue decisions" on the future of the nation's 14,000 post offices. Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat spokesperson said "This damning criticism of ministers over post offices by an independent watchdog is unprecedented. With over 5,000 post offices in danger of closing according to these figures, we now have a crisis of unprecedented proportions. We will be leading the parliamentary campaign to call for action before it is too late."
12 Oct 2006
Council Leader visits Goldhill
Cllr Roger Blackmore with local councillors Dale Keeling and Dean Ramsdale visited Goldhill Adventure Playground to discuss expansion plans.
12 Oct 2006
Local MP Raises Westmorland General Case in Parliament
Local MP Tim Farron spoke yesterday in parliament on the subject of the potential closure of Westmorland General Hospital, during a debate on the NHS workforce and services.
12 Oct 2006