Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
ADULT SERVICES 'AMONG BEST IN THE COUNTRY'
Newcastle's adult services department is now officially amongst the best in the country after awarded the highest possible rating by independent inspectors.
3 Dec 2008
Farron Presents Arnside Petition to Transport Minister
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday presented Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick with a petition demanding the Maritime and Coastguard Agency restore the Arnisde Coastguard.
3 Dec 2008
Equality Bill could be great - we need the detail
"The Equality Bill in today's Queen's Speech could be excellent news for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people", says DELGA Chair Jen Yockney. "But we need to see the details and make sure that it is suitably broad in its scope. Parliament must take this chance to get it right - particularly on the breadth of trans inclusion, to go further than the limited Gender Recognition Act."
3 Dec 2008
Queen's Speech a huge disappointment-Farron
Speaking after the Government set out its agenda for the forthcoming Parliament, local MP Tim Farron has described today's Queen Speech as a missed opportunity for Labour to inject some much needed some life into its legislative programme.
3 Dec 2008
Marine Bill must have "teeth" to be effective says Farron
Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron MP has welcomed the announcement made today in the Queens Speech that the Government intends to introduce a Marine Bill into Parliament; but has warned that it must offer a genuine commitment to promoting a healthy, productive marine environment if it is to be a success.
3 Dec 2008
What should be in the Queen's Speech?
Nick Clegg has just recorded an exclusive interview about what should be in the Queen's Speech.
3 Dec 2008