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
Stronger Together, Poorer Apart: The Liberal Democrat Manifesto for Europe
These days there are many issues that cannot be tackled just by taking action at home. Making a difference on climate change, international crime and the economy means that we have to work with our European neighbours to deliver effective international action.
28 May 2009
No holiday for MPs till we fix politics - Nick Clegg
Nick Clegg has had a great few weeks taking a strong stand on cleaning up Parliament and leading the call for a complete overhaul of our political system. Last week at Prime Minister's Question Time he challenged Gordon Brown to reform our electoral systems. Now even Brown's own ministers are echoing Nick's call. I hope that you have been able to see the lead article in today's Guardian which sets out a 100-day plan to reform government, you can read it online at http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/may/27/politicians-constitutional-reform-nick-clegg
28 May 2009
Tories Slammed for Hypocrisy over Mobile CCTV
Conservative Councillors have been attacked for their 'breathtaking hypocrisy' after claiming to be supporters of mobile CCTV units, despite having voted to block their use at every opportunity. The cameras, which allow a better-targeted, more effective approach to improving community safety than blanket CCTV coverage were finally introduced in Bedford Borough last year following years of Liberal Democrat pressure.
28 May 2009
No holiday for MPs till we fix politics - Nick Clegg - Lib Dem leader unveils 100-day plan to abolish Lords and reform voting following MPs' expenses row
Britain's politicians should be barred from taking their summer holidays until the constitutional crisis sparked by the expenses row is resolved and "every nook and cranny" of the political system is reformed, Nick Clegg declares today.
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28 May 2009
ROADS TO RECOVERY
DOREEN, KAREN, and GREG have met with council highways officers to draw up this year's hit list for road and pavement resurfacing, after the city council agreed Lib Dem plans for £7m extra investment.
27 May 2009
SURE SUCCESS
After expressing concern for some time at the dilapidated state of the closed down former High Heaton Tenants Association building near the Spinney, the Lib Dem Focus team are delighted to announce that plans are being made to clear the site and replace it with a brand new Sure Start children's centre for under 5's.
27 May 2009