Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
Liberal Democrats launch children and families policy paper
The Liberal Democrats have launched a new policy paper on Children and Families. The proposals in an booklet called"Stronger Families, Brighter Futures" will be debated at the Party's Autumn Conference in Brighton. Liberal Democrat children and families spokesperson, Annette Brooke MP said: "Our proposals offer parents a real choice between returning to work or staying at home and emphasises the need for quality childcare to be accessible for all families." Party Leader Sir Menzies Campbell MP said: "Liberal Democrats recognise that the family in all its forms is the foundation for the success and happiness of our children. Childcare, early years education and the benefits system can all help sustain stronger families and brighter futures for our children. Liberal Democrats will ensure quality services in the community that give real choice to parents.
17 Jun 2006
New Visitor Centre Opens
The new centre, built by Leicester City Council with £759,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund has officially opened today.
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16 Jun 2006
Communities That Work!
On Friday 16th June Government Minister Rosie Winterton visited Chesterfield to mark the official launch of a Coalfield Regeneration Trust funded project in the St Augustine's (Birdholme) area.
16 Jun 2006
All quiet on the Wolverhampton front
Wolverhampton was strangely quiet on Thursday afternoon. To make sure all citizens knew the reason why the noise of a helicopter shattered the peace as it flew round the City dragging a huge banner supporting England's World cup team as they played Trinidad and Tobago. The results of this encounter will be better described elsewhere.
15 Jun 2006
Farron takes on Minister's challenge
Local MP Tim Farron has taken up a challenge issued to him by Transport Minister Douglas Alexander MP in yesterday's Environmental Audit Select Committee. Douglas Alexander admitted that the Government had little idea of how to get more people onto buses in rural areas, and asked Tim if he had any ideas.
15 Jun 2006
Time for EU to bash gay-haters and racists
Speaking ahead of a European Parliament debate on racist and homophobic violence, Liberal Democrat justice spokeswoman Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP is calling on the EU to match its achievements on workplace equality with tough measures to punish those responsible for violent hate crimes.
15 Jun 2006