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
Fraser's West End Update for June 2006
West End LibDem Councillor Fraser Macpherson has today (Monday 12th June) issued his June 2006 update to the West End Community Council.
12 Jun 2006
Midlands rail passengers give thumbs on value for money
Passenger Focus' National Passenger Survey results show that despite national satisfaction with the overall journey remaining high, rail passengers are increasingly disappointed with the value for money for the price of their ticket.
12 Jun 2006
Sustainability should be central to new housing
In a letter to local newspapers, Stephen Robinson has criticised the proposals for housing development (reported in the papers in recent weeks) for not placing sustainability at their heart. Stephen explained that the Liberal Democrats oppose these proposals because they fail to address public transport needs properly. Stephen said:
11 Jun 2006
Gordon Brown supports new nuclear plants
Chancellor Gordon Brown has given a clear signal that he supports the building of new nuclear power stations. In an article in the Times, he said the government was set to demonstrate its flexibility in key policy areas such as energy - "including new nuclear". The government's energy review is due by the end of July but Tony Blair has already said he favours new plants. The anti-nuclear lobby and some Labour MPs had hoped the expected next Labour leader would take a different view. In recent weeks, Mr Blair has made it clear that he sees new nuclear power stations as part of a mix to fill the gap which will be left when the current sites come to the end of their lives. The Liberal Democrats have already voiced their opposition to new stations.
10 Jun 2006
"LibDems making the running," says Dundee LibDem Convener
Dundee's Liberal Democrat local party Convener Raymond Lawrie today (Friday 9th June) welcomed the poll data from stv's "Politics Now" programme showing the Liberal Democrats on a clear course to become the largest party in the Scottish Parliament after next May's elections.
9 Jun 2006
The Green Tax switch
Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell MP has unveiled plans to protect and improve our environment with a major "green tax switch".
9 Jun 2006