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
A Fair Deal for Iraqi Interpreters: A Message from Ming Campbell MP
The Government's decision to review the cases of 91 Iraqi translators who have worked for the British may be welcome but their plight needs to be treated with far greater urgency. You can back our campaign at http://campaigns.libdems.org.uk/interpreters
12 Aug 2007
Kentish Express: Ex-backer Tory Backer Slams Cameron on Grammar Schools
THE Conservative Party's decision to end its long-standing support for grammar schools in Kent and elsewhere has cost it the backing of one of its biggest donors. Sir Tom Cowie, who has donated some £630,000 to the party, said he would no longer be giving it any money.
11 Aug 2007
Residents' traffic concerns
Residents have told local campaigner Neil Woollcott they are tired of speeding traffic using streets such as Colson Road as a cut through between Borders Lane and Chigwell Lane.
11 Aug 2007
One in five leaving primary school with reading or maths problems
The government has failed to meet its own target for raising achievement among 11-year-olds in English and maths for the 10th year running. Key stage two results published today show that one in five children left primary school this year with a poor grasp of the Three Rs. Exam results for 11-year-olds reveal that 120,000 cannot read or write properly and almost 140,000 are unable to do sums. A further 72,000 fail to reach an acceptable standard in science exams. Standards in England's primary schools have improved by just one percentage point in the last 12 months despite millions being invested in education reforms for young children.
10 Aug 2007
Local Residents have their say on Lintons Centre
A public meeting on 2nd August was attended by upwards of 50 residents from the Lintons Lane area, concerned at development proposals for the Lintons Centre nearby.
9 Aug 2007
Winchester Liberal Democrats do their bit for the environment
Winchester Liberal Democrats have replaced all the bulbs in their office with low energy lightbulbs as part of their plan to reduce their carbon footprint.
9 Aug 2007