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
Under 10% Used: Sandgate Parking Charges Income Flops But Hurts Business and Residents
A Sandgate Councillor has slammed news that the first full year of parking charges at Sandgate's Castle Road Car Park saw pay and display income of just £16,590. The income is massively under the prediction of £25,000 a year by Conservative Shepway Council when they changed the car park from being free to pay and display last year.
9 Sep 2010
Steve Gilbert MP: "Why we must be fighting for full same sex marriage equality now"
Steve Gilbert, Lib Dem MP for St Austell and Newquay, has written on equal marriage for Pink News. The piece comes ahead of the Liberal Democrat party conference where Delga's Marriage Without Borders policy motion will be debated by Lib Dem party members. The motion is likely to pass and become Liberal Democrat national policy, making the Lib Dems the first of the big three parties to adopt it. Equal marriage is already policy of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
8 Sep 2010
Andrew Duff Welcomes Good Deal For Animal Rights And Science Research
East of England Liberal Democrat MEP Andrew DUFF welcomed the outcome of a key European Parliament vote today (Wednesday) on the use of animals in scientific research.
8 Sep 2010
St James Road planning application refused
Common sense prevailed last night as the application for a seven storey, 71 dwelling apartment block in St James Road near Brentwood station was refused permission on the grounds of unacceptable living conditions, unacceptable effect on the street scene and loss of an employment site.
8 Sep 2010
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Cable says new Barclay's boss highlights bank worries
Business Secretary Vince Cable says the appointment of investment banker Bob Diamond to head Barclays illustrates the dangers facing traditional High Street banks in having investment arms. During the general election the Liberal Democrats with Mr Cable as Treasury spokesman campaigned for big banks to be broken up. "We are worried about this combination of the casinos and the traditional banking," said Mr Cable.
8 Sep 2010
Lib Dems Counting Down to Eastfield By-Election
Local Lib Dems are counting down to the Borough Council By-Elecion for Eastfield Ward on the 24th September. The election was called after the sad death of Liberal Democrat Councillor and Group Leader, Brian O'Flynn.
8 Sep 2010