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
Spending review: Over £4.5 billion of “hidden” cuts to departments could be avoided with better UK-EU trade deal
Government departments are facing real-terms cuts of £4.6 billion by 2028-29, Liberal Democrat analysis of the Spending Review has revealed.
12 Jun 2025
Cole-Hamilton: Youth work is key to tackling youth violence
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and former youth worker Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today (Thursday 12th June) called for greater investment in youth work ahead of a summit on youth violence.
12 Jun 2025
Cole-Hamilton to Swinney: Do the right thing and give Fornethy survivors access to Redress
Ahead of a members’ business debate in the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has urged John Swinney to do the right thing and grant the Fornethy House survivors access to the Redress compensation scheme.
12 Jun 2025
Hertfordshire County
Hertfordshire Lib Dems scrap Tory plans to slash recycling access.
The freedom for residents to use recycling centres will be protected - after Lib Dems scrapped disastrous Tory plans to reduce opening hours, and force users to pre-book visits.
12 Jun 2025
GDP figures: Chancellor’s claims at spending review have not “survived contact with reality”
Responding to GDP falling by 0.3% in April, the first month of figures since the employers’ national insurance rise came into effect and Trump’s tariffs came into effect, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
12 Jun 2025
Education & Training
Claire Young MP calls for end to SEND prosecution scandal
Claire Young MP has urged the Prime Minister to take action to stop parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) from being prosecuted for failings within the system that result in children missing out on key classroom time.
12 Jun 2025