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
Poolsbrook Caravan Club Site welcomes local dignitaries
The Caravan Club's stunning new £1.9m site acquisition and development at Poolsbrook Country Park, Derbyshire, recently received a visit from MP for Chesterfield, Paul Holmes together with the Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, Councillor Ray Russell, and Councillors Paul Mann and David Stone.
14 Nov 2008
Taking it Easy
A recent story in some national newspapers has been one of outrage at the news that Parliament is to take a 24 day break over the Christmas/New Year period. Now I should start by pointing out that this decision was taken entirely by the Labour Government and imposed without the rest of us having any say at all - and yes the break from London/Parliament is too long. However it is always astounds me that the press (who know better), spread the myth that MP's do nothing at all except on the days when they are actually in London. In reality as much work is done at home in the constituency and elsewhere around the country as actually takes place in the House of Commons.
PH
14 Nov 2008
Lib Dems fight parking charge rise
A fight has been launched by Liberal Democrats to scrub controversial proposals for a 30 per cent hike in town centre parking charges.
AB
14 Nov 2008
Liberal Democrat MEP celebrates European Commission decision on wonky fruit and veg
Local Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has said that she strongly welcomes the EU Commission's decision to scrap rules banning wonky fruit and veg from supermarket shelves that is expected to be announced later today.
13 Nov 2008
Thousands of Post Offices may be saved as Post Office Card Account contract awarded
Commenting on the Government announcement that it is cancelling the procurement process and awarding the contract for the Post Office Card Account (POCA) to the Post Office for a further five years, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Jenny Willott said:
13 Nov 2008
'Botched Process' could result in further urban sprawl
Open space to the north of Brickhill owned by a charitable trust could be developed for housing following a 'botched' process which involved the land being proposed for development without the prior agreement of the charity's trustees.
13 Nov 2008