Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
Antony Wood, Local Councillor and Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, addressed a group of 150 Lower Sixth form students at Charter's School in Ascot, on Monday, discussing the role of elections and politics in public life. Speaking as part of the student's General Studies programme Mr. Wood explained the key points of our electoral system. Being the only Prospective Candidate who is also a Borough Councillor he was also uniquely qualified to contrast the different responsibilities of the nation's parliament and its local councils which it is vital to understand as students move towards becoming voters themselves.
Commenting on the Green Alliance report on the Government's climate change policy, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP, said:
The Liberal Democrats average poll rating (21.6%) in January was the highest ever since polling began at the start of an election year - eight points above their average rating in January 2001 and nine points above their average rating in January 1997.
Stone Liberal Democrats are celebrating resounding successes in coming within inches of toppling the Tories in the St. Michael's ward by-elections. Richard Stevens and Derek Boult both leapt into second place - Richard was only 55 votes adrift in the Borough Council election and Derek was only 36 votes behind in the Town Council election.
Parmjit Singh Gill MP, Member of Parliament for Leicester South, commenting on the Climate Change conference being held today at the Hadley Centre in Exeter, said:
The Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, today launched his Party's campaign to win the votes of students at the General Election. In a speech to students at the London School of Economics, Mr Kennedy stressed the importance of the student vote, and particularly its role in deciding the results in a number of key seats.