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
Farron opposes Cumbria unitary bid in parliament
Local MP Tim Farron has spoken today in a Westminster Hall debate on the future of local government in Cumbria. Mr Farron has been campaigning against Cumbria County Council's bid submitted to the government which would see seven local authorities merged into one, with the administrative centre in Carlisle.
5 Jun 2007
Make A Green Promise On World Environment Day
Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield is encouraging his constituents to join him in making a promise to the environment to mark World Environment Day 2007.
5 Jun 2007
Velodrome Planning Application
Developers have put forward a scheme which includes 160 flats and 90 houses to be built at the velodrome site on Saffron Lane.
4 Jun 2007
MOUNT ROAD GREEN SPACE SAVED THANKS TO THE LIB DEMS
Liberal Democrats have kept one of their key election pledges by saving the green space around Mount Road, which was earmarked for the building of new flats by the former Conservative Council.
4 Jun 2007
Forward Diary - 4 to 9 June 2007
Tim will start his work in the constituency on Monday at a meeting with bosses at Cumbria PCT. Tim will be discussing concerns surrounding the current 'Great Health Debate'. Later, Tim will be performing the official opening of the new 'play castle' at Natland pre-school.
4 Jun 2007
Gordon Brown plans further reductions in Civil Liberties
Gordon Brown has announced his plans to extend the existing anti-terror laws when he takes over as Prime Minister. He wants to give the police more powers - including holding suspects without charge for more than 28 days and allowing the police to continue questioning suspects after they have been charged. Civil liberties campaigners have condemned the plans. Mr Brown has also stated that he is also planning to summon cross-party talks in the Privy Council on the use of phone-tap evidence in court.
4 Jun 2007