Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
Petrol-powered cars should be phased out within decades to help fight climate change, say the Lib Dems. Environment spokesman Chris Huhne says cars should use alternative fuel - like hydrogen fuel cells - by 2040 as part of plans to make the UK carbon-neutral. "The EU acting together through the internal market can make sure that change happens," he said.
The London Global Times on 28 August 2007 published an article on the Chinese Lib Dems [Chinese language] which you can read at http://tinyurl.com/58lu77
Rochdale Borough's Leader of the Council, Councillor Alan Taylor, has slammed cuts at both Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield Hospital in Bury. Councillor Taylor was speaking after the Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson MP last week rubber-stamped the decision of health bosses to close down A&E and maternity wards in Rochdale. Councillor Taylor is now calling for the cuts to be brought up at the next meeting of AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) as a matter of urgency.
Leader of Rochdale Council Alan Taylor is backing calls for an end to 'giveaway alcohol' promotions in the Borough. Councillor Taylor was speaking out after a series of recent incidents across the country blamed on easy access to alcohol. Councillor Taylor is supportive of moves in Parliament to give Council's powers to end cheap promotions on alcohol.
Stockton Liberal Democrats have expressed concern at the change of telephone number for University Hospital North Tees and Hartlepool.
A Liberal Democrat Councillor has contacted both the police and Leicestershire County Council urging action to tackle speeding on Hinckley's Southfield Road.