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
Incapacity benefit claimants abroad cost UK taxpayers £1m a week - Alexander
Since 1998 over 109,000 people have claimed incapacity benefit while living abroad, at a cost of £1m a week to UK taxpayers, according to new research revealed by the Liberal Democrats. The cost to the taxpayer in the past ten years has been almost half a billion pounds.
3 Apr 2008
DWP losing the plot on tackling fraud - Alexander
Responding to the news that the Department for Work and Pensions has mistakenly published a report detailing the security lapses of Luton council's benefits system, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Danny Alexander said:
3 Apr 2008
Vulnerable 'need more protection'
Cornwall County Council must do more to protect people with learning disabilities, a report has found. The Commission for Social Care Inspection's findings (CSCI) come after the murder of Steven Hoskin, who had learning disabilities, in 2006.
3 Apr 2008
Pool 'not adequate' for disabled
A mother claims disabled facilities at the new Cardiff International Pool are inadequate after her daughter had a "humiliating" experience there.
3 Apr 2008
Dundee Liberal Democrats back calls for proper investment in marine renewable technology
Dundee LibDems have today (Wednesday 2nd April) backed comments by Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Nicol Stephen MSP, who has demanded that the First Minister commits to sustained investment in marine renewable technology.
2 Apr 2008
With Cash Surpluses at East Kent Hospitals Trust, Why Are they Selling Our Royal Victoria?
Under a year since East Kent Hospitals Trust confirmed they were going to save money by selling the main building at Folkestone's Royal Victoria Hospital, the Trust have announced a £7.5m surplus in its budget.
2 Apr 2008