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
Conference 2006
LDEG had a very successful conference with three packed fringe events and a busy stall. The first fringe event was "The EU Constitution - what next?" with Andrew Duff MEP and Michael Moore MP, followed by "Can the EU switch off climate change?" with Chris Davies MEP, Chris Huhne MP and Fiona Harvey (FT environment correspondent). The third event was "Question Time on the EU" with Paddy Ashdown, HE The Turkish Ambassador, Diana Wallis MEP and Steve Richards (political correspondent with The Independent). Ed Featherstone was in the chair. Full details of these events will be published in the next newsletter and all events are now available on video (see navigation menu).
27 Sep 2006
Hospital Under Scrutiny
Bedford Liberal Democrats have reacted with concern after a meeting of the Bedfordshire NHS Joint Scrutiny Committee on Friday did nothing to reassure local residents facing the devastating impact of further cuts to local services.
27 Sep 2006
A lame duck Prime Minister says Ed Davey
Commenting on Tony Blair's speech to the Labour Party conference, Chairman of the Liberal Democrat Campaigns and Communication Committee, Ed Davey MP said: "This was a speech from a lame duck Prime Minister. In more than an hour of oratory, he failed to tackle the crucial question the country needs answered - exactly when is he going?"
27 Sep 2006
Farron backs call for complete broadband coverage
Local MP, Tim Farron met with Richard Walters and Derek Hewitt from Commendium to discuss 'Project Access' today. The project will hopefully see communities all over Cumbria being able to access reliable broadband internet technology. Tim was particularly concerned about those parts of his constituency that at present are unable to access broadband, like Old Hutton, Cowgill and the Duddon Valley.
27 Sep 2006
MP on Baycall fact-finding mission
Local MP Tim Farron visited the Baycall centre at Westmorland General Hospital last night to meet with the doctors, nurses and call handlers who assist the people of the Morecambe Bay area outside of normal working hours.
27 Sep 2006
MP joins Alzheimer's Memory Walk
Local MP Tim Farron joined around 60 people last Sunday taking part in a two mile walk along the promenade in Grange-over-Sands to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer's Society.
27 Sep 2006