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
Refunds for Delayed Rail Passengers
Rail passengers can look forward to compensation if their trains are delayed, following a vote by the European Parliament's Transport Committee on 19 April. MEPs are also insisting that compensation - whether cash refunds or vouchers - should be given not just to international rail passengers but also to passengers on domestic journeys, including commuters. And they want cash refunds to be based on a simple, easy-to-understand scale.
13 Sep 2005
Refunds for Delayed Rail Passengers
Rail passengers can look forward to compensation if their trains are delayed, following a vote by the European Parliament's Transport Committee on 19 April. MEPs are also insisting that compensation - whether cash refunds or vouchers - should be given not just to international rail passengers but also to passengers on domestic journeys, including commuters. And they want cash refunds to be based on a simple, easy-to-understand scale.
13 Sep 2005
Human Rights should be more important than Arms Sales
The Liberal Democrats have condemned the fact countries with poor human rights records, such as China, Columbia and Indonesia have been invited to biennial Defence Systems and Equipment International in Docklands.
13 Sep 2005
Rochdale MP continues his fight to keep cricket free!
Rochdale's Lib Dem MP - Paul Rowen has pledged to continue his campaign to keep Test Cricket on Terrestrial TV, following England's thrilling Ashes victory. With the Ashes finally returning home after nearly two decades - Paul has continued his attack on the Government and Cricket Bosses - claiming that cricket must remain on Terrestrial TV. Paul has joined forces with Lib Dem Shadow Secretary for Culture, Media and Sport - Don Foster MP in encouraging MP's from all parties to back his Early Day Motion to keep Cricket clearly in the public spotlight.
13 Sep 2005
All change for Highways
Our local district council no longer looks after Epping Forest's roads and pavements. Essex County Council has taken direct control of road maintenance and highways schemes.
13 Sep 2005
Liberal Democrats launch Confernce Agenda
The Liberal Democrats have launched the agenda for next week's conference in Blackpool. No new policy papers will be put to the conference, but no fewer than 16 policy motions will be debated, plus emergency motions. On Monday morning Nick Clegg will move a motion updating our policy on Europe following the French and Dutch referendums. On Tuesday morning Norman Lamb will propose a radical plan to safeguard the future of the post office network, enabling the reopening of around 500 post office branches, funded by selling shares in the Royal Mail. Also on Tuesday morning, Edward Davey will open a debate on school discipline, school communities and pastoral care, supporting the use of traditional 'House' systems and tutor groups. On Thursday morning, conference will be asked to back plans for defending civil liberties and improving parliamentary scrutiny of the executive, including ending ministers' use of the Royal Prerogative.
12 Sep 2005