Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the backing of Green Taxes by the Commons Environmental Audit Committee. The Committee has said taxes on air travel and "gas guzzling" cars should be raised to cut greenhouse gas emissions. A new report criticises the Department of Transport for adopting a "fatalistic" attitude towards cutting emissions caused by increased travel and said transport is the only sector of the UK economy where carbon emissions have risen consistently since 1990.
Shepway Lib Dems are leading the way online locally as one of the first sites to be using TV on their web site. The local Lib Dems have already featured a video introduction from Party leader Ming Campbell on the front page of the web site at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk, and have just released a presentation from Tom Brake MP, explaining the Lib Dem campaign to replace Council Tax with a Local Income Tax.
Local MP Tim Farron is once again hitting the road in a camper van for his annual village tour. Tim will be visiting 48 different communities over a fortnight beginning on Monday 14 August.
Dundee City Council's LibDem Vice Convener of Environmental Services & Sustainability, Cllr Helen Dick today (Tuesday 8th August) welcomed news that the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has said taxes on air travel and "gas guzzling" cars should be raised to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Monday 7th August) welcomed news that the Dundee Partnership is again seeking nominations for community groups which deserve recognition. The Partnership is holding its 2006 awards to recognise the difference our community groups make to the lives of people in Dundee.
Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, Sandra Gidley MP has highlighted that sexual health and contraception advice and support is being made harder to access for many people due to Government cost-cutting.