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
Kashmiris must be involved in India/Pakistan talks welcome - Liz Lynne
West Midlands Liberal Democrat MEP and Long-time campaigner for a peaceful resolution in Kashmir, Liz Lynne, has welcomed Tony Blair's appeal to Indian and Pakistan leaders to work together to find a solution but has stressed that the Kashmiris themselves should not be left out of the process.
22 Nov 2006
Syphilis still spreading
Today's news from the Health Protection Agency that the number of syphilis infections is still increasing is a wake-up call to the government over the poor funding of sexual health services, says DELGA chair Jen Yockney. The number of infections nationwide has spiralled from 333 in 2000 to 2,807 in 2005.
22 Nov 2006
Alzheimer's heart link explained
Scientists have discovered how heart disease or a stroke may trigger Alzheimer's disease. Both conditions lead to a reduction of oxygen flow to the brain.
22 Nov 2006
Call for improved dementia care
Care for people with dementia in England and Wales must be more co-ordinated, with better access to specialist services, a watchdog says. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence also called for carers to be given access to counselling as part of its guidance.
22 Nov 2006
Carbon emissions in Chelmsford unsustainable
Chelmsford is emitting three times as much carbon dioxide as the global average, and thus making a major contribution to climate change. This was revealed in dramatic new Government figures, calculated locally by Liberal Democrat Stephen Robinson. There was a small consolation in that this figure is better than the national average.
21 Nov 2006
Call for new Health Forum Members - Could it be you?
A campaign is being launched by Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Forums across England to encourage more members of the public to volunteer and help improve health services in their area. The Forums are made up of volunteers from all backgrounds of the local community who represent patients and the public in decisions about health and health services.
21 Nov 2006