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
Backing from Ken Livingstone for Local Income Tax Welcome
Speaking on the Nick Ferrari LBC Breakfast show this morning, the Mayor of London Ken Livingstone gave his backing to Local Income Tax as a replacement for Council Tax. Shepway Liberal Democrats have been campaigning for the replacement of Council Tax with Local Income Tax (based on ability to pay), and welcomed the Mayors support.
9 Nov 2005
West End residents to get security package offer
West End residents to get security package offer
8 Nov 2005
Is it fair Mr. Marris?
Wolverhampton South West's Labour MP Rob Marris has presented a petition to Parliament against Council Tax increases from the Isitfair campaign. The Liberal Democrats believe Council Tax is unfair and should be replaced with a fairer form of taxation based on people's income. Mr. Marris has voted in Parliament in favour of Council Tax rather than a fair form of taxation as his actions may suggest!
8 Nov 2005
Lib Dem Victory For Mowsbury Park Protection
New measures to protect Mowsbury Park from unauthorised traveller encampments are to be introduced following pressure from Liberal Democrat Councillors. At last nights Executive meeting it was agreed to introduce bollards, railings and a programme of tree planting along the parks boundaries in order to prevent unauthorised access.
8 Nov 2005
Prime Minister should accept he is wrong on 90 days - Charles Kennedy
Responding to the Prime Minister's insistence that the case for a 90 day detention period without trial is 'compelling', Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy said "The Prime Minister cannot even persuade his own backbenchers that a 90 day detention period without charge is the best way to deal with the terrorist threat. He admits he doesn't have enough votes to get this legislation through."
7 Nov 2005
Hobhouse and Rowen lead Lib Dem Delegation to Boundary Commission!
Rochdale Lib Dems led the way at a special meeting of the Boundary Commission at Manchester Town Hall. Bamford Councillor, William Hobhouse was joined by Rochdale's MP - Paul Rowen speaking up to keep Bamford in the Rochdale Parliamentary Constituency.
7 Nov 2005