Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Local MEP calls for there to be more safety for mobility scooters.
Local MEP Richard Howitt paid a visit to an Essex-based disability charity last week to find out about mobility scooters and concerns over safety. Mr Howitt, president of the European Parliament's All Party Disability Group, went to Disability Essex's training centre in Rochford, on January 7
19 Jan 2011
Mental Health should not be in danger from NHS reform
Mental health charity Mind today said it was vital that the NHS reforms did not jeopardise the continuity and quality of care received by people with mental health problems. The charity was responding to today's report on NHS commissioning, published by the Health Select Committee. The cross-party committee found the Government's plans for the NHS introduced "significant institutional upheaval" without really changing its aims. MPs said they were "surprised" by the "significant policy shift" between what the coalition promised to do in May and the plans set out in its health white paper in July.
19 Jan 2011
Mental Health should not be in danger from NHS reform
Mental health charity Mind today said it was vital that the NHS reforms did not jeopardise the continuity and quality of care received by people with mental health problems. The charity was responding to today's report on NHS commissioning, published by the Health Select Committee. The cross-party committee found the Government's plans for the NHS introduced "significant institutional upheaval" without really changing its aims. MPs said they were "surprised" by the "significant policy shift" between what the coalition promised to do in May and the plans set out in its health white paper in July.
19 Jan 2011
“Wiltshire Council is wasting money” admits Chief Executive
In a message to staff outlining the cuts they can expect as the cash-strapped council faces up to the difficulties caused by government cut-backs and the costs of going to a single mega-council, boss Andrew Kerr has conceded that the council is going to have to cut bureaucracy and waste. "We are looking at finding significant savings through improving how we purchase goods and services … and how we can transform our services to cut out bureaucracy and waste and focus on what our customers need - systems thinking," he said.
19 Jan 2011
MP slams banks for failing to support local businesses
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has spent much of the last two weeks meeting with local businesses to discuss issues and challenges surrounding the national and local economies.
19 Jan 2011
MP slams Cumbria County Council for wasting public money
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today slammed the Tory-led Cumbria County Council (CCC) for wasting public money by hiring private consultants, many of whom make a profit out of local government work.
19 Jan 2011
