Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Policewoman jailed over shooting
A policewoman who admitted trying to kill her former lover when she shot him with her police issue handgun has been jailed for 12 years. Diane Northcott, 41, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Sergeant Laurence Smyth inside a police station in Newtownabbey in September 2006.
22 Apr 2008
Government benefits system penalises low earners - Alexander
Commenting on the publication today of a study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) that has called for the UK's tax credit system to be completely overhauled, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Danny Alexander said:
22 Apr 2008
Labour broke promise over services for the elderly - Clegg
The Liberal Democrats have highlighted evidence that the Government has reneged on its promise to consult on increasing the Personal Expenses Allowance (PEA) for more than 250,000 care home residents. Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg, alongside a number of his Front Bench colleagues, has signed a motion against the regulations introducing the insufficient increase.
22 Apr 2008
County Council U-turn on Youth Service
County Councillor Colin Taylor and Surrey Lib Dems have welcomed the lifting of the county's freeze on Youth Service recruitment.
21 Apr 2008
Brown's 10p rate tax-grab is hurting millions
Labour is facing a growing backbench rebellion over the axing of the 10p rate. The Treasury has hinted there could be measures to help low earners who are worse off, but not for several months. Chancellor Alistair Darling is working on proposals that would offset some of the impact of the tax changes, but they would not come into effect until the autumn pre-Budget report at the earliest. MPs vote today on the second reading of the Finance Bill and a week today on amendments to the Bill.
21 Apr 2008
HUGE RISE IN HOMELESS FAMILIES IN SCARBOROUGH AND WHITBY
LIBERAL Democrats in Scarborough and Whitby are calling for government action to tackle homelessness after figures revealed there has been a shock rise in the number of local families living in temporary accommodation.
21 Apr 2008