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
Good response to bus petition
Residents on Costead Manor Road and Greenshaw have contacted the Brentwood North Lib Dem Team concerning the frequency of their 71 Bus Service. The service links Costead Manor Road with Brentwood High Street and Stondon Massey. Upon examination of the timetable, Brentwood North candidate Ross Carter and Cllr Reg Straw found that not all of the journeys serve the estate. The Lib Dem Petition to call for increased journeys has attracted strong support.
3 Apr 2008
Incapacity benefit claimants abroad cost UK taxpayers £1m a week - Alexander
Since 1998 over 109,000 people have claimed incapacity benefit while living abroad, at a cost of £1m a week to UK taxpayers, according to new research revealed by the Liberal Democrats. The cost to the taxpayer in the past ten years has been almost half a billion pounds.
3 Apr 2008
DWP losing the plot on tackling fraud - Alexander
Responding to the news that the Department for Work and Pensions has mistakenly published a report detailing the security lapses of Luton council's benefits system, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Danny Alexander said:
3 Apr 2008
Vulnerable 'need more protection'
Cornwall County Council must do more to protect people with learning disabilities, a report has found. The Commission for Social Care Inspection's findings (CSCI) come after the murder of Steven Hoskin, who had learning disabilities, in 2006.
3 Apr 2008
Pool 'not adequate' for disabled
A mother claims disabled facilities at the new Cardiff International Pool are inadequate after her daughter had a "humiliating" experience there.
3 Apr 2008
Dundee Liberal Democrats back calls for proper investment in marine renewable technology
Dundee LibDems have today (Wednesday 2nd April) backed comments by Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Nicol Stephen MSP, who has demanded that the First Minister commits to sustained investment in marine renewable technology.
2 Apr 2008