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
Campbell challenges Brown over promises of change at Prime Minister's Questions
At his first Prime Minister's questions, Gordon Brown was challenged by Menzies Campbell over his promise to bring change to government. Sir Menzies asked the new PM if he would announce a withdrawal timetable from Iraq, re-open the inquiry into allegations of corruption over arms sales, or announce a renegotiation of the one-sided extradition treaty with America. Mr Brown declined to do any of these. Sir Menzies then asked Mr Brown if he would abandon his "headlong rush" to new nuclear power stations, link tax more to pollution or scrap the council tax. Once again the new PM refused to make any of these changes.
5 Jul 2007
Terror Threat Drops but Shepway Urged to Remain Vigilant
The threat of terror attacks has been dropped by official sources over the last day or two, but Shepway residents and businesses and being urged to remain vigilant and to call an anti-terrorist hot-line if there are real concerns about any potential terrorist activity.
5 Jul 2007
Tories stifle open debate of their failures
At the recent County Council meeting the majority Conservative group used a report on procedure to remove the right of Opposition groups to introduce motions for debate, without getting their permission first. Until now minority groups have had the right to introduce motions on any issues of concern and have them debated at the time. Now all decisions on whether to debate any motion have been put in the hands of the Tory majority.
5 Jul 2007
Interview with Leader of Rochdale Council, Councillor Alan Taylor
In his latest interview with Rochdale Online, the leader of Rochdale Council, Councillor Alan Taylor talks about the first weekend of the smoking ban, the imminent congestion charges to be introduced in Greater Manchester, the job losses at MyTravel and offers an in-depth insight into the regeneration of Rochdale Town Centre.
5 Jul 2007
Local MP New Shadow Minister For Housing
Commenting on his appointment as Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Housing, Paul Holmes MP said:
5 Jul 2007
Tories split by Defection in Southall
A senior Conservative in Southall has defected to the Liberal Democrats, following the imposition of a candidate on the local party by Tory spin doctors. Mr Brij Mohan Gupta, Deputy Chair of Southall Conservatives has joined the Liberal Democrats and backed the Liberal Democrat by-election candidate Nigel Bakhai.
4 Jul 2007