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
Easter Trains Cancelled for Folkestone and Hythe
Southeastern have announced that due to engineering works, train services between Ashford International and Dover Priory will be replaced by buses calling at all stations (including Sandling, Folkestone West and Folkestone Central) in both directions on Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th March.
20 Mar 2008
Gurkhas Hand Back Their Medals to Parliament
On Wednesday 19th March, approximately 2,000 retired Gurkhas met outside the Houses of Parliament, along with several members of Shepway Liberal Democrats, to protest at the way they are treated differently to any other retired soldier in the British Army.
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20 Mar 2008
Tim Farron reacts to Post Office closure announcement
Local MP Tim Farron has reacted today to the announcement from Post Office Limited detailing the plans for branch closures in his constituency. The local campaign to save post offices in Westmorland and Lonsdale has clearly had a real effect as the area sees a lower-than-average number of branches earmarked for closure. The plans for the areas include five closures and four earmarked for so-called 'outreach' arrangements.
20 Mar 2008
Farron challenges Minister on Sustainable Communities Act in Post Offices debate
Local MP Tim Farron used the opposition day debate in the House of Commons today to challenge his neighbour and Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, John Hutton on using the Sustainable Communities Act to save local post offices.
20 Mar 2008
Lib Dems win crucial boost with Kendal by election victory
Local Liberal Democrats received a huge boost last week after winning the Highgate by-election with a massive 67% share of the vote. The winning candidate, Andy Kaye will now take up his position on the town council. The Conservative candidate was relegated to third place, with only 12% of the vote. This result leaves the Conservatives in South Lakeland in further disarray.
20 Mar 2008
Farron calls for constituents to help defend women's rights
Local MP Tim Farron today signed a parliamentary motion, EDM 693. The motion, entitled black, minority ethnic and refugee women and domestic violence, draws attention to the plight of immigrants who come to marry in this country, but are later subject to domestic violence, as well as women trafficked into the country. These women often have no access to support, benefits or protection, effectively trapping women in either destitution or violence.
20 Mar 2008