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
Damage To Cutty Sark Great Loss To UK Heritage
Commenting on the fire that has severely damaged the Cutty Sark this morning, Liberal Democrat Heritage Spokesman Paul Holmes MP said: "This is a very sad occurrence and I hope that the damage can be restored. Nevertheless, the loss of the original timbers is a great loss to our heritage and history of 19th century international trade. The Cutty Sark is an important part of British merchant navy heritage and is one of the very last remaining tea clippers powered by sail. The Cutty Sark Trust has worked hard to restore the ship and now they must be devastated."
21 May 2007
Cultural Olympiad Threatened By Lottery Diversion
Speaking in the House of Commons today, Liberal Democrat Culture and Heritage Spokesman Paul Holmes MP asked the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport:
21 May 2007
Government Fails To Listen On Post Offices
Liberal Democrats in Chesterfield have hit out at the government's failure to listen to the concerns of local people in over post office closures. The Government announced last week that they will continue with their plan to close at least 2,500 post offices across the country.
21 May 2007
Food agency wants folic acid in bread or flour
Ministers should order the mandatory fortification of food with folic acid, the Food Standards Agency said yesterday.
20 May 2007
Row over pupil's autism T-shirt
An autistic schoolboy was told he could not wear a T-shirt because its design was politically incorrect, his parents have said.
20 May 2007
Alzheimer's 'diet link' analysed
A study is being launched to investigate possible links between diet and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at the Alzheimer's Society will look at the effects of fruit juice, red wine and oily fish on the incidence of mental illness.
20 May 2007