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
NEWBIGGIN HALL SHOPPING CENTRE SCHEME TAKES STEP FORWARD
A project board to oversee the re-development of the Newbiggin Hall shopping centre is to be established.
10 Jan 2008
LOCAL CAMPAIGNER LIZ JOINS THE TEAM
Local Lemington campaigner Liz Langfield has been appointed Lib Dem Focus Editor.
10 Jan 2008
TORIES PROPOSE SLASHING POTHOLES MAINTENANCE
Proposed changes to Essex County Council's highways maintenance strategy, will mean that people in Essex will have to get used to bigger potholes being around for longer, as the ruling Conservative party fail to balance its funding of road maintenance. The proposals come just weeks after the Conservatives announced a £10m overspend on the highways budget.
10 Jan 2008
Liberal Democrats criticise Government go-ahead for nuclear power
The Government will tomorrow end nearly four years of internal debate by announcing plans designed to entice the nuclear industry to invest in a new generation of 10 nuclear power stations in Britain. The new stations are intended to provide Britain with energy security by reducing dependence on imported gas and oil. They are likely to produce 20% or more of UK electricity needs and will replace today's generation of ageing reactors.
9 Jan 2008
Farron calls for import clampdown after Scottish Bluetongue case
Liberal Democrat Countryside spokesman Tim Farron is calling today on DEFRA to put tighter controls on imported livestock from areas infected with the Bluetongue virus. In some cases, that may mean a ban.
9 Jan 2008
Post office campaign update - local residents take up the challenge
Local MP Tim Farron has received hundreds more letters in addition to the huge numbers who have already signed petitions against the Government's decision to put 43 local post offices under threat of closure. Tim's campaign against the closures has only been running for a matter of weeks and the response has been overwhelming.
9 Jan 2008