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
Town Council Visit Folkestone Academy
A delegation from Folkestone Town Council today visited the Folkestone Academy for a presentation and guided tour with Principal John Patterson. The £38 million Academy opened in September, and the tour was an opportunity to show off some of the facilities at the school.
10 Dec 2007
Mugabe's attendance at summit makes a mockery of Europe
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was in Lisbon for an EU-Africa summit, which the Prime Minister is boycotting because he would not 'sit down at the same table' as him. The EU has a travel ban on Mugabe because of his human rights record, but Portugal has lifted the ban for the summit, which marks Mugabe's first visit to Europe in several years. Western critics accuse Mugabe of ruining Zimbabwe's economy, rigging elections and violently suppressing opposition.
10 Dec 2007
Lib Dem Action plan for improving UK armed forces' welfare
Vince Cable MP, Acting Lib Dem leader, has set out an action plan for improving UK armed forces' welfare. He said Labour and Conservative governments had failed to maintain the military "covenant" in which governments ensure the welfare of armed forces, especially in areas such as medical care and housing. The Lib Dems are calling a debate in the Commons on Wednesday in which they will seek a more formal and accountable form of the covenant, with annual reviews in Parliament.
10 Dec 2007
Paul Rowen MP interrogated by police!
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has spoken of his support for Rochdale's police officers. Mr Rowen was talking after it emerged that Home Secretary Jacqui Smith MP has decided not to honour an independent decision of the Police Arbitration Tribunal. This was to backdate the 2.5% pay rise for police officers. Mr Rowen has received dozens of complaints from serving officers in Rochdale.
10 Dec 2007
Wera welcomes Nick Clegg to Middleton
Heywood and Middleton Parliamentary Spokesman Councillor Wera Hobhouse recently welcomed Nick Clegg, Lib Dem leadership contender and Shadow Home Secretary on his flying visit to the Rochdale area, along with taking time out to discuss local issues in Heywood and Middleton he talked about his ambitions for leading the party.
10 Dec 2007
Local campaigner chosen to fight for Epping Forest
Liberal Democrat members in Epping Forest constituency this week chose local councillor, Ann Haigh to challenge Eleanor Laing and the Conservatives at the next General election.
10 Dec 2007