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.
A drug which has been used for decades to treat high blood pressure may turn out to be a key treatment for multiple sclerosis, say British researchers. Amiloride was found to reduce degeneration of nerve tissue in mice and the team at Oxford University are now planning a trial in MS patients.
Treating children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with drugs is not effective in the long-term, research has shown. A study obtained by the BBC's Panorama programme says drugs such as Ritalin and Concerta work no better than therapy after three years of treatment.
This month marks the 100th anniversary of the first women Councillors being elected in the country. Following the Qualification of Women Act, female candidates were allowed to stand in the elections of 1st November 1907 for the first time. Those elected began taking office at the first meetings of the new councils, 100 years ago this week. Chesterfield MP Paul Holmes joined local female Councillors to celebrate the anniversary.
Cllr Fraser Macpherson, Liberal Democrat Councillor for the West End, has today (Sunday 11th November) launched his November 2007 Update to the West End Community Council.
The Liberal Democrats will tomorrow put down an amendment to the Queen's Speech calling for a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union so that the British people can have a proper debate about the future of Britain's relationship with the EU.
The Liberal Democrats have supported today's call by the Royal British Legion to improve the treatment of our former and current armed services personnel. Chelmsford Parliamentary Candidate Stephen Robinson said, "The country asks a great deal of our service personnel and I firmly believe that not enough is being done to ensure their well-being and health in return. That is why we backed the Legion's call to 'Honour the Covenant' at our September conference.