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
Southwark Liberal Democrats React to Spending Review
Southwark Liberal Democrats have responded to today’s spending review, unveiled by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
11 Jun 2025
Cost of Living
Will Forster challenges Chancellor over lack of funding for Woking and other councils
Woking MP Will Forster has challenged the Chancellor over the lack of funding for councils like Woking in the Government’s Spending Review. Watch Will's question to the Chancellor here.
11 Jun 2025
Police funding short-fall as families face council tax bombshell to pick up the tab
The Government has said that the ‘police core spending power’ increases assumes rises in the PCC council tax precept in order to fund it. It means people will be left to pick up the tab in order to fund increases in police spending with the Government...
11 Jun 2025
Treasury
Chris questions the Chancellor during the spending review
I asked the Chancellor about the London Business School's, Paolo Surico's research on how using public R&D, especially defence spending, can help raise economic productivity.
11 Jun 2025
Lib Dem Transport Spokesperson Warn Labour’s Transport Promises Must Avoid Repeats of Tory False Starts
The Liberal Democrats are calling for urgent clarity on timelines, local consultation, and a fairer geographical spread of transport funding, along with commitments to reduce fares for those most affected by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
11 Jun 2025
Mayor cancels meeting in midst of Council Crisis
Mayor scraps important 18th June Executive meeting
11 Jun 2025