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
170 flats planned for Ashford Hospital West Wing
Developers plan to build 170 flats on the site of the Ashford Hospital West Wing. A planning application was submitted to Spelthorne Council at the end of November and shows a 6-storey building with an underground car park.
15 Dec 2007
Lib Dem research shows Christmas TV repeats 'up a quarter'
The number of repeats on TV this Christmas has increased by a quarter since last year, according to research by the Liberal Democrats. The study found that 44% of all programmes shown between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day will be repeats, up from 35% a year ago. Channel Five was the worst offender, as almost 60% of its output had been seen before and Christmas Day repeats were up on all networks except Channel 4.
15 Dec 2007
Huhne Calls on Government to take responsibility at Climate Change talks
The European Union has threatened to boycott a summit in the US of the top greenhouse gas emitting nations, accusing Washington of blocking goals for emissions cuts during UN talks in Bali. The EU and the US are accusing each other of holding up a deal in Bali, which is seeking to agree terms for two years of negotiations on a pact to succeed the Kyoto Protocol, the current plan for cutting greenhouse gases.
15 Dec 2007
Liberal Democrats criticises Home Secretary for refusing to backdate Police pay rise
The largest police federation in the UK has declared that its officers are now "at war" with the Government over a pay dispute. The Metropolitan Police Federation today accused ministers of attempting to "trample on the well-being" of rank-and-file police officers, It follows an unprecedented call for Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, to resign over her refusal to fulfil a promise to backdate a pay rise.
15 Dec 2007
Still at Little Christmas Shopping to Do?
As we approach Christmas, if you still have gifts to buy, why not do a little online shopping and support Shepway Lib Dems at the same time? At www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/amazonshop/ there are some gift suggestions for the political types in your life, or visit http://tinyurl.com/3ajuxf to see the whole range available at Amazon.
15 Dec 2007
Lib Dems celebrate another election win
Chelmsford Liberal Democrats are celebrating another stunning victory after James Gardner won the Moulsham & Central by-election. The result was
15 Dec 2007