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
Tories and Labour challenged to back Liberal Democrats plans for a 'Green Tax Switch'
Conservative and Labour MPs are being challenged to back Liberal Democrat plans for a 'green tax switch' in the House of Commons today. An "opposition day" motion tabled by the Lib Dems calls on the Government to raise taxes on aviation and new high-emission cars while cutting direct taxes on income to compensate. Labour MPs are expected to vote against the motion, but the Conservatives have not yet made their position clear. This comes ahead of next week's Green Tax Switch Campaign week by the Liberal Democrats.
16 Oct 2006
Government's failure to save Post Offices questioned by the Liberal Democrats today
The Liberal Democrats will today put themselves at the head of a nationwide campaign to save Britain's post office network following the Government's failure to take the tough decisions necessary to save our post office and Royal Mail services. After reports in today's Financial Times that the DTI is set to back another major post office closure programme, the Lib Dems have used their Commons opposition day to call for urgent action. Lib Dem Shadow Trade Secretary Edward Davey says: "It now seems that the Government's solution to 'stabilise' the Post Office will involve thousands more branch closures, bringing hardship and financial exclusion to millions."
16 Oct 2006
Ruth Kelly should resign
The time has come for Ruth Kelly to step down if as equality minister, says Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Women and Equality Lorely Burt MP. Kelly has been absent from every important vote on gay equality since Labour came to power in 1997.
16 Oct 2006
Strathmartine News : Cllr Helen Dick welcomes Ardler's success
Dundee LibDem councillor for Strathmartine Ward, Cllr Helen Dick, today (Monday 16th October) welcomed the news that the Ardler regeneration project has been named among the prizewinners at a prestigious UK-wide industry awards.
16 Oct 2006
NHS Cuts for Leicester
Local campaigners were shocked to learn that the National Health Service is making significant further cuts to hospital services in Leicester, in the region of £15 million. With cuts of up to £30 million already this year from the cities three hospitals, serious concerns have been raised, including waiting times for some operations.
16 Oct 2006
Fly-Tipping Problem on The Newry
The problem of illegal fly-tipping in the alley way between The Newry and Southfields Drive is beginning to become a major health hazard.
16 Oct 2006