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
Cancun spirit carries on as MEPs vote for binding energy efficiency targets
MEPs have called on the EU Commission to propose binding energy efficiency targets as a cost-effective way to fight climate change, improve energy security and promote economic recovery.
21 Dec 2010
Southeastern Travel Update: 20th December
Southeastern advise that late afternoon and early evening today there's still more snow predicted in the Southeaster so this evening's rush hour is likely to be disrupted by bad weather, and are advising passengers to check their website www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
20 Dec 2010
Student appeals to MP to help family attend his graduation
Cambridge medical student, Mohammad Razai has called for help from MP Julian Huppert after immigration officials refused to allow his family permission to attend his university graduation ceremony. Mohammad, 24, had hoped his mother and half-brother could travel from their home in Afghanistan to be with him for Christmas and attend the ceremony in January. He has already delayed his graduation from St Edmunds College twice to allow them to attend; but the UK Border Agency has refused their applications for visitors' visas. Julian has taken up the case with Immigration Minister, Damian Green in the hope that Mohammad's family can make the journey from their home in Kabul. "This case has serious implications for any British citizen in this country planning an event such as a wedding or even a funeral who wants family from overseas to be present," said Julian. "This is one of the biggest events in Mohammad's life and it is only natural that he wants his family to be with him. "The Border Agency is being un
20 Dec 2010
Farron: Why would any sane progressive give Labour a second glance?
"As part of the Coalition Government, Liberal Democrats have started fixing Labour's economic mess, taking millions of people out of Income Tax and reforming British politics. Things Labour had 13 years to do but failed to deliver."
20 Dec 2010
Lib Dems urge County Council to protect services by using reserves
The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have called on the Conservative administration at County Hall to use its growing reserves to protect frontline services, such as Youth Services, Social Services and road maintenance.
20 Dec 2010
Chris Huhne: The biggest energy market shake-up in 25 years
"Taken together, these reforms can unlock private investment on an unprecedented scale, and ensure that we undergo the low-carbon electricity revolution at the lowest possible cost to consumers. It is time to get off the fossil fuel hook and onto clean, green electricity."
19 Dec 2010