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
Operation Stack continues to blight Folkestone and Hythe
The M20 between junctions 11 and 12 was still closed for Operation Stack on Thursday morning. Operation Stack was put in place on Tuesday in response to ferry crossings from Dover to Calais being blockaded by a strike at Calais, and at its peak yesterday the M20 was closed back as far as junction 8 towards Maidstone.
30 Nov 2006
Hertfordshire: Council Agrees To Protest About Failure To Build New Superhospital
A majority of the county council backed a Lib Dem motion yesterday condemning the decision not to proceed with a superhospital in the Welwyn Hatfield area.
30 Nov 2006
Councils must be given more power to tackle housing crisis
Commenting on reforms to planning guidance announced today, to increase the number of family homes and cut carbon emissions from new homes, Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson, Dan Rogerson MP said The Government may have identified the problem but is devoid of ideas on how to solve our housing crisis. Rather than issuing yet further guidance, local councils should be given more flexibility to solve their community's needs."
30 Nov 2006
Talking Politics by Councillor Elwyn Watkins - Chair of Rochdale Township.
Although I was born and bred in Rochdale, I have been fortunate enough to have lived and travelled in many parts of the world. This certainly makes one appreciate the best things about our town. It may sound surprising for a reader on a grey slaggy Autumnal day, but when I was based in the middle of the Arabian desert I used to dream of a nice bit of drizzle and a bit of cold. When it did rain, the children used to run out into the street to sing, dance and ride their bikes through the puddles. What a contrast to Rochdale!
30 Nov 2006
"Dental Access Centre will make a real difference"
Rochdale Paul Rowen MP, Masroor Junejo, Consul General of Pakistan, based in Manchester, Councillor Mohammad Sharif and Health Bosses officially opened the brand new PCT Dental Service at Castlemere Community Centre in Rochdale. The ceremony was attended by people from across the community.
30 Nov 2006
Wealth gap growing under Labour
During Prime Minister's Questions today, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Vince Cable MP attacked John Prescott for the growing income and wealth gap since Labour came to power.
29 Nov 2006