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
Statement concerning Colin Tearle
In an edition of Shepway News published in May last year we ran an article which stated that "the last Conservative budget in Shepway led to a £700,000 black hole in Council finances". We did not intend to suggest that this was a deliberate act on the part of the Conservative Cabinet or Mr Tearle, only that it was an unforeseen consequence.
5 Nov 2005
Attorney General and Prime Minister may be at odds over 90 day detention plan
Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Mark Oaten MP, has today written to the Home Secretary asking for the Attorney General's view on the legality of the Terrorism Bill to be published. The move follows Charles Clarke's statement to the House on Thursday night in which he revealed that the Attorney General had not provided the legal basis for declaring the Bill compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.
4 Nov 2005
75 Kent Jobs Axed as Seacat Service is Ended
Cross-Channel ferry operator Hoverspeed is to end its service from Dover to Calais, resulting in the loss of "many" jobs, it confirmed on Friday.
4 Nov 2005
Lib Dems back Herald Recycling survey and launch Petition
Shepway Lib Dems have backed the local "Herald" newspapers recycling survey, and are encouraging local residents to to take. They have also launched their own petition calling for Shepway's Conservative Council leaders to listen to local residents' concerns about the new recycling scheme and make the necessary changes to address these problems.
4 Nov 2005
Council Plans Extra Charges To Pay Tax At Post Offices
Bedford Borough Council is looking at new plans which could see people charged extra for paying their council tax via the borough's post office network.
4 Nov 2005
Government plans for part time students not good enough
Responding to the Government's announcement that means-tested fee support available to part time students will rise, Liberal Democrat Youth & Students Chair, Gez Smith said:
4 Nov 2005