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
£33m carer-support plan unveiled
The government is to unveil its New Deal for Carers which will see £33m used for measures to help people who care for elderly or disabled relatives. Most of the money - £25m - will go to local authorities to fund emergency respite care for people who need a break from the demands of their role. Ministers say it would relieve the burden on carers if they were sick or had other family responsibilities.
21 Feb 2007
Labour Must Compensate Victorious Pensioners
Commenting on the High Court's ruling that workers who lost their company pensions have won their High Court case against the Government today, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield said:
21 Feb 2007
IRAQ WITHDRAWL PLAN WELCOMED
Stuart Bray, Bosworth Liberal Democrats Chairman, has welcomed Ming Campbell MP, Leader of the Lib Dems, proposals for a withdrawal of British troops from Iraq by October 2007.
20 Feb 2007
Dundee LibDem Finance Convener successfully moves freezing of Council Tax levels in Dundee
Dundee City Council has tonight (Tuesday 20th February) frozen its council tax for the 2007/08 financial year. The Band D figure will remain at £1 211 for the second year running.
20 Feb 2007
Council Tax hike again
Once again Wolverhampton's Labour controlled Council is raising council tax by an inflation beating increase, this time of 4.8%. Yet neighbouring councils have been able to keep their increase to below 4%. In fact the only year in recent memory when tax did not rise was in 1994 when the Liberal Democrats had a controlling influence on power in Wolverhampton.
20 Feb 2007
Prime Minister challenged to come to the house over Iran
Following reports that the United States are preparing for air strikes on Iran beyond nuclear sites. Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell has called on the Prime Minister to come to Parliament and make a statement on the government's policy towards Iran.
20 Feb 2007