Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Reckless job cuts will make vulnerable citizens' lives harder - Alexander
Commenting on today's announcement from the Department of Work and Pensions that it is to cut up to 12,000 jobs over the next three years, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Danny Alexander said:
28 Feb 2008
Governments plans must allow local firms to help people back to work - Alexander
Commenting on today's Government announcement that private firms and voluntary groups will be given a bigger role in helping the unemployed back to work, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Danny Alexander said:
28 Feb 2008
Denial of referendum on Europe an outrage say Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has responded to the decision by the Speaker of the House of Commons to refuse to have a debate and vote on a Liberal Democrat amendment calling for a referendum on whether to be in or out of Europe.
27 Feb 2008
Denial of referendum on Europe an outrage - Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats
A decision by the Speaker of the House of Commons to refuse to have a debate and vote on a Liberal Democrat amendment calling for a referendum on whether to be in or out of Europe has met with an angry response from Liberal Democrats in Wolverhampton.
27 Feb 2008
Farron steps up fight against pubco conduct and local pub closures
Local MP Tim Farron will meet today with representatives from the Freedom for Pubs Association as part of his fight for a fairer deal for pub landlords who are finding themselves increasingly indebted, sometimes to the tune of hundreds of thousands of pounds, to the large pub chains.
27 Feb 2008
'INCOME SHIFTING' TAX PLANS WILL HIT FARMERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Local MP Tim Farron expressed his concern today that farmers and other small businesses will suffer from new taxation plans being introduced by the Government. The Government hopes to raise £200 million a year by preventing income shifting within family-run companies.
27 Feb 2008