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.'
18 Oct 2006
GOVERNMENT MUST ACT TO SAVE POST OFFICES
Commenting after meeting a delegation of SubPostmasters from Chesterfield taking part in today's National Federation of lobby of Parliament against Post Office closures, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield said: "One third of the Post Offices in Chesterfield have closed since 1997.
18 Oct 2006
LABOUR MPs REJECT 'GREEN TAX SWITCH' - TORIES SIT ON HANDS
Labour MPs last night voted down a Liberal Democrat call for a greener tax system, with the Conservatives abstaining, despite David Cameron's claims that the environment is a priority for him. Yesterday's Lib Dem opposition day motion called on the Government "to increase green taxes on new high-emission cars and on aviation while using revenue generated to cut direct taxes, particularly on low earners, so that there is no overall rise in the burden of taxation.
17 Oct 2006
Bruce wins the speed date
To encourage young people to get more involved in their community Eastleigh Borough Council regularly have activities with the Youth Council. On Tuesday evening it was time again for political speed dating. It was an opportunity for members of the Youth Council to get to meet local councillors and ask them questions in a one-to-one speed dating fashion.
17 Oct 2006
McCarthy and Stone Appeal Allowed
On October 9th Eaglescliffe councillors and residents received the decision of the planning inspector on the McCarthy & Stone applications to build on the site of Glenrea and the Bungalow in The Avenue. The inspector has allowed both appeals, dismissing all the arguments about probable traffic problems, road safety, the character of the area and the excessive size of the building which were put so eloquently by local residents as well as your councillors.
17 Oct 2006
People must be free to choose alternative to Post Office card account - Alexander
Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions Spokesperson, Danny Alexander MP,(Member of Parliament) has demanded that people are not forced to switch from their Post Office card accounts after 2010, following the Government's announcement that it wants a 'multiple choice' replacement for the card account.
17 Oct 2006