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 LibDems slam Labour for "abandoning the low paid"
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Tuesday 8th April) slammed Labour's abolition of the 10p rate of income tax and its clear "abandoning of the low paid - a sad reflection of what the Labour Party stands for today."
8 Apr 2008
Depression linked to Alzheimer's
People who have had depression may be more prone to Alzheimer's disease, two studies suggest. Dutch researchers found Alzheimer's was 2.5 times more likely in people with a history of depression. Similarly, US researchers, examining Catholic clergy, found those with signs of depression were more likely to go on to develop Alzheimer's.
8 Apr 2008
Football ref will repay benefits
A football referee secretly filmed in charge of a game while claiming disability benefits has been sentenced to a 12-month community order. Christopher Stockwell, 52, of Kidwelly, was also ordered by magistrates at Haverfordwest to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work and will repay the £9,034.
8 Apr 2008
Royal guest for disabled riders
The Princess Royal is to visit a horse riding centre for the disabled to mark its 10th birthday.
8 Apr 2008
Solicitor guilty of fraud jailed
A solicitor who stole more than £1m from a disabled client has been jailed for 10 years at Manchester Crown Court. Thomas McGoldrick, 59, of Faulkners Lane, Mobberley, Cheshire, lived a life of "extravagance" while taking the money from client Keith Anderson.
8 Apr 2008
Liberal Democrats launch Local Election campaign
The Liberal Democrats have a record to be proud of in local government, said Nick Clegg. He was speaking at the launch of party's campaign for council elections in England and Wales. The Lib Dems are defending about 700 seats in the 1 May elections. Speaking at the campaign launch in Sheffield, he accused Labour of failing on crime and the Tories of having "no stomach" for addressing green issues.
7 Apr 2008