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
Essex: Tories hike on council tax hits elderly & vulnerable
Conservatives at Essex County Council have announced an above inflation hike in council tax paid to the county council for financial year 2007/08. Residents in Essex will see an increase of 4.5% combined with whatever increase their borough/district council and Essex police and fire authorities propose.
23 Jan 2007
Life Chances of Disabled Children
"I welcome the opportunity to debate the important issues that are under discussion. Disability is a big issue for all Members and our constituents. As we have heard, many issues affect the life chances of disabled children, and they cut across the work of a number of Departments, which is why joined-up government, to which the Minister referred at the end of her speech, is so important, even though it might not always be as successfully delivered as we would hope.
DA
23 Jan 2007
We can cut crime !!
Today the Liberal Democrats have launched a nationwide campaign to cut crime. At the centre of the campaign are the party's Five Steps to a Safer Britain. This campaign has been launched because public fears and concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour remain very high. Even in low crime areas, many people are worried about their safety, often thanks to sensationalist reporting in the media and breathless rhetoric from government ministers.
22 Jan 2007
Suffolk: Liberal Democrats call in decision on day care services
Liberal Democrats on Suffolk County Council today called in the decision of the Conservative Cabinet to buy in older people's day care services from the independent and private sector to Full Council for proper debate.
22 Jan 2007
Give Devon and Cornwall Police Force the Support it Deserves - Lib Dems
Marking the start of their "We Can Cut Crime" campaign, Devon and Cornwall's Liberal Democrat MPs have tabled a Parliamentary motion, criticising the Government for its lack of support given to the region's police force.
22 Jan 2007
Lib Dems Welcome Reduction in Crippling Cornish Water Bills
A team of senior Liberal Democrats, including County Council Leader David Whalley, key District Councillors and all five of Cornwall's MPs met this weekend to plan for elections to District, Town and Parish Councils across the County, due to take place in May.
22 Jan 2007