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
Liberal Democrats show support for Police protest over pay
An estimated 18,500 police officers are marching in central London today in a protest over pay. Officers are angry that a 2.5% pay rise has been backdated to only 1 December for officers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Home Office said it had a responsibility to make sure pay rises were in line with government policy. Liberal Democrats London Mayoral candidate Brian Paddick, a former Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner, has taken part in the march.
23 Jan 2008
Farron seeks Ministerial assurance on flooding strategy
Having seen many of south lakelands roads - especially the A6 at Heversham - under water, and experienced at first hand the impact of flooding on our rail network, local MP Tim Farron is today seeking reassurance from the Department for Communities and Local Government that there are effective strategies in place to cope with the increasing threat of flooding to our communities. The Environment Agency has responsibility for protecting homes from flooding, but it is up to the highways authorities, education authorities, Network Rail and the utility companies to ensure that they protect people from flood risk in each of their areas.
23 Jan 2008
"Ambulances are not a replacement for Coronary Care Unit" - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed his concern that although ambulance drivers and paramedics perform a magnificent service, they should not be considered as an alternative to the Coronary Care Unit at Westmorland General Hospital. Cumbria Primary Care Trust and the University Hospitals Trust of Morecambe Bay have stated that increased ambulance journey times would not present a problem because of paramedics on ambulances being able to administer life-saving 'clot busting' drugs to someone suffering a heart attack.
23 Jan 2008
MP demands consultation before damaging changes to out of hours doctors services
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed concern at the news that Baycall, an NHS-provided service providing out-of-hours GP medical care may be scrapped in favour of a private sector provider. Mr Farron fears that if Baycall is indeed scrapped, with some sources suggesting it may happen by April, it will be replaced by an inferior service provider, compromising quality.
23 Jan 2008
Farron concerned over Crooklands Bridge ahead of tourist season
Local MP Tim Farron is pressing Cumbria County Council and British Waterways to ensure that the Crooklands Bridge is fixed in time for the start of the coming tourist season, at which point traffic over the bridge will increase significantly.
23 Jan 2008
Clegg sets out plans for a people's Health Service
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has outlined his vision for the NHS, setting out plans to give communities genuine control over local health services, and providing for older people with personal care needs. The Policy Paper, which will go to the Party's Spring Conference in March, proposes a 'Care Guarantee', with an additional £2 billion spent on a personal care payment for all elderly people requiring care, based on need and not their ability to pay. The paper also proposes a 'Patient Contract' guaranteeing every citizen access to a high standard of core healthcare entitlements within maximum waiting times, directly elected local Health Boards instead of unaccountable Primary Care Trusts, and the rolling out of direct payments and individual budgets for people with chronic, long term conditions, for mental health services and support for those with learning disabilities.
23 Jan 2008