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
Dundee LibDem Councillor's concerns over digital switchover
Dundee West End Liberal Democrat Councillor Fraser Macpherson has expressed concern about plans for the digital television switch-over, due to take place in the Dundee and North Scotland region in 2010.
31 Oct 2007
It's official - Clegg vs. Huhne for LD leadership
So it's confirmed - nominations have closed and the Lib Dem leadership contest is between Nick Clegg and Chris Huhne. Whoever wins, at least the name is easy to get on to a poster! In blog-world, there has been much discussion about the two candidates. Given that the Lib Dems are more united on policy than the other parties, the contest is going to be more about style and strategy than policy differences. See www.libdemblogs.co.uk amongst others for discussions.
31 Oct 2007
Farron backs Food and Drink Federation packaging effort
Local MP Tim Farron has today given his backing to the announcement from the Food and Drink Federation to make a 13.5% cut in product packaging by 2010. Mr Farron will table a parliamentary motion in support of the announcement, but also warns that further cuts are needed if the challenge of climate change is to be fully confronted.
31 Oct 2007
Local MP backs 'Supermarkets Ombudsman' idea
Local MP Tim Farron has backed the Competition Commission's consultation on a 'Supermarkets Ombudsman', which would see an independent body overseeing the conduct of large retailers.
31 Oct 2007
'Home on the Farm' project seeks to provide solutions to the affordable housing crisis
Local MP, Tim Farron will table a parliamentary motion next week urging local authorities to take the lead in addressing the lack of affordable housing by adapting and converting disused or underused farm outbuildings into housing for local people.
31 Oct 2007
Farron invites Farming Minister to see damage done by FMD
Local MP Tim Farron has today written to Lord Rooker, the Minister for Sustainable Farming inviting him to come and see for himself the damage that this summer's foot and mouth outbreak has done to the farming industry in the area. Although the disease never went beyond the Surrey/Berkshire area, the national movement restrictions put in place had a knock on effect nationwide.
31 Oct 2007