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
Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 23/7/2026
Fair warning, this column is largely a Burnham-free zone. If you’ve come looking for speculation about what Manchesterism might mean for Orkney, you’ll get a taste of the tear-stained disappointment being felt right now by every Argentinian football fan.
23 Jul 2026
VAT removal ‘won’t cut it’ for South Leicestershire residents as Paul Hartshorn, Parliamentary spokesperson urges Burnham to back Lib Dem plans to slash bills
The Liberal Democrats say Andy Burnham’s plan to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills in October does not go far enough to help struggling households.
22 Jul 2026
WBC
From the Leader: The Government's new housing allocation
Even before we have formally adopted Wokingham Borough Council’s new local plan, which is still under examination by government-appointed planning inspectors, ministers have directed us to start work on its replacement.
22 Jul 2026
WBC
From the Leader: What does a new Prime Minister mean for Wokingham?
This week has seen the arrival of a new prime minister, the fifth in as many years. What will Prime Minister Burnham do to help Wokingham Borough and the council that serves it?
22 Jul 2026
Luke Taylor
VAT Cut: “You can’t even do your weekly shop with £45” says Luke Taylor MP as he urges Burnham to ‘steal’ bolder Lib Dem plan for London households.
The MP has called on the new PM to adopt the Lib Dem plan for an “Essential Energy Guarantee”
22 Jul 2026
Southwark Liberal Democrats warn of £102 million funding black hole as Deputy Leader writes to new Prime Minister
Southwark Liberal Democrats have accused the Labour Government of imposing a new era of austerity on Southwark after the borough was hit with a projected £102 million budget gap over the next three years under the Government's "Fair Funding" plans.
22 Jul 2026