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
Paul Rowen MP on walking out of the Commons
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has commented on the astonishing scenes in Parliament where the Lib Dems walked out in support of their colleague, Foreign Affair's Spokesman Ed Davey MP. Mr Davey was ordered out amid chaotic scenes at the House of Commons. Almost a full slate of Lib Dem MPs including Mr Rowen then followed Mr Davey out of the chamber. This was in protest at the Deputy Speaker's refusal to debate the party proposal for an 'EU - in or out' referendum.
28 Feb 2008
Council Leader Alan Taylor's Budget Speech
May I, first of all, thank Margaret Carney, Ruth Hunter and Paul Martin, and all the officers involved in producing these budget documents, and their assistance to us in producing our budget. I am sure that both the Labour and Conservative Groups feel that they have also received the same professional, impartial assistance.
28 Feb 2008
Denial of referendum on Europe an outrage - Epping Forest Liberal Democrats
A decision by the Speaker of the House of Commons to refuse to have a debate and vote on a Liberal Democrat amendment calling for a referendum on whether to be in or out of Europe has met with an angry response from Liberal Democrats in Epping Forest.
28 Feb 2008
Nina's pothole anger
Nina Cutbush, Prospective Borough Council Candidate for Warley, is unhappy with the Essex Conservatives' policy on potholes.
28 Feb 2008
Private firms to find people work
Private firms and voluntary groups are to be offered cash incentives to get unemployed people into work for longer. Work Secretary James Purnell said the plan, which will see more payments if someone is in work for six months, was intended to "personalise" services. It came as MPs said 40% of jobseekers allowance claimants who find a job are out of work again within six months.
28 Feb 2008
Factory closure fears spark anger
An MP has expressed dismay over fears an Aberdeen factory which employs disabled workers could close.
28 Feb 2008