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
LIB DEMS WIN BACKING FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BILL
A motion presented to the recent meeting of Mid Sussex District Council by the Liberal Democrat Group got the thumbs up from the whole council after some initial reluctance by the controlling Conservative Cabinet. Cllr Graham Knight explained to the council, 'I can't argue with what is being said by cabinet members on the initiatives this council is carrying out to assist the people of Mid Sussex to develop a Sustainable community'. Much of the work being undertaken is good and solid Liberal Democrat policy. Graham went on to say 'the purpose of this motion is to lobby the Government to find parliamentary time for the Sustainable Communities Bill to be brought back to the House of Commons for adoption. We continually harp on about lack of money for infrastructure to go with the development we are being forced to take by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. This bill sets out that central government has to provide those resources. Failure to support this motion and the Bill is letting the Government of the
29 Jun 2006
Full nuclear weapons debate urged by Lib Dems
Gordon Brown has given his support for maintaining Britain as a nuclear power, angering some on the Labour left. Liberal Democrat defence spokesman Nick Harvey said "We are rushing headlong into a decision on nuclear weapons which should be considered over a much longer timescale."
29 Jun 2006
Voting under way in by-elections
Voting is under way in the by-elections triggered by the premature deaths of MPs Peter Law and Eric Forth. The South Wales seat of Blaenau Gwent is up for grabs after independent MP Mr Law died from a brain tumour in April. The Conservative MP for Bromley and Chislehurst died of cancer last month, prompting a by-election. Polling stations opened at 0700 BST and are due to close at 2200 BST with the results expected to be declared for both contests early on Friday morning.
29 Jun 2006
Channel Academy Construction Works
A number of residents of the Grasmere Gardens area have contacted the Lib Dem team about serious issues arising from the construction of the new academy adjacent to the Channel School.
28 Jun 2006
Saffron Pensioners Victory
Pensioners on the Saffron Estate have won their campaign to get the City Council to install a back exit to their bungalows.
28 Jun 2006
PM's authority draining away as Government reputation reaches crisis point
Charles Clarke has said the Labour Government is lacking leadership and direction because Tony Blair has lost his sense of purpose. The former Home Secretary has spoken of the Government becoming becalmed and in an attack on his successor John Reid said Mr Blair's decision to sack him has stalled Home Office reform.
28 Jun 2006