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
BROWN AND BLAIR ROB DERBYSHIRE POLICE OF £11 MILLION
Paul Holmes MP is joining forces with top celebrities, including Fiona Phillips, Gloria Hunniford, Sally Lindsay (Shelley in Coronation Street), Lacey Turner (Stacey in Eastenders) and David Jason to lend his support to the 12th annual Carers Week (12-18 June).
16 Nov 2006
MORE SUBSIDY FOR OLYMPICS FROM CHESTERFIELD
Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield has today called for a total overhaul of the way tax credits are awarded after new figures revealed that 3,900 families in Chesterfield are still being forced to pay back over £3.1 million worth of tax credits, due to overpayments made by HM Revenue and Customs.
16 Nov 2006
Welsh Web Wonder
"I'm greatly impressed by Stonewall Cymru's innovative use of the internet to provide support for young lesbian, gay and bisexual people who face homophobic bullying in school," says DELGA Chair Jen Yockney of a web-based initiative to help isolated young people get help and advice.
15 Nov 2006
Enforcement "Not Expedient"
By the narrowest possible margin - the chairman's casting vote - SBC planning committee decided that 13/15 Station Road was an acceptable development. Despite the fact that the roof height is 1.2metres above that which was granted planning permission the decision was taken to follow the officer's recommendation and not pursue enforcement.
15 Nov 2006
This is a Prime Minister trying to legislate his way into history - Campbell
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Menzies Campbell has accused the Government of 'statutory addiction' and commented that this Queen's Speech was 'remarkably similar to those which have gone before'.
15 Nov 2006
Local businesses warned of "New Romney Community Guide" advert scam
Shepway businesses are being warned to watch out for a phone scam where a call is received asking to talk to the person who had placed an advert in the "New Romney Community Guide". The caller (often a woman with a Liverpool accent) goes on to claim an advert has been placed but not paid for, a "replacement" invoice sent, and if not paid, legal proceedings are then issued for non-payment of the invoice.
15 Nov 2006