Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
Lib Dems restate support for firefighters after Chobham Common fire and petition
During August a major incident was declared on Chobham Common due to a huge fire. A lot of local residents had to be evacuated, roads closed and around 30% of this Site of Special Scientific Interest - over 500 acres - was destroyed.
29 Sep 2020
BBC licence fee should be set by independent body, Lib Dems say
At their Autumn Conference this weekend the Lib Dems have agreed proposals that would see the BBC licence fee level set independently next year after Government cuts forced the BBC to end free TV licences for most over-75s.
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29 Sep 2020
Furlough extension could save jobs as Greggs talk to staff about cutting their hours - LIberal Democrats push for better benefits for short time workers, those excluded so far, and those who want a job but can't find one. that and better benefits
Newcastle-based Greggs the Bakers could be cutting the hours of up to 20,000 staff in order to reduce the risk of job losses. "The Government has let down all of our employers by their refusal to extend the furlough scheme and the short notice of its inadequate replacement. The Liberal Democrats will be asking Newcastle City Council next week to support its call for that extension plus enhanced benefits for short time workers, those excluded so far, and those who want a job but can't find one. We'll also be pushing on the need for a city and regional response for reskilling and upskilling to face the future," said Cllr Robin Ashby, who speaks on business matters for Newcastle Liberal Democrats.
29 Sep 2020
MP urges health bosses to save Goodly Dale GP practice after 95% of patient responses say services must stay local
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is urging Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group to save Goodly Dale GP surgery in Windermere after responses from their own consultation showed an overwhelming support for the services to stay at the current practice.
29 Sep 2020
Lib Dem group restates its support for local firefighters
Liberal Democrat Councillors on Surrey County Council note and share the public concern regarding the proposed changes to night cover of firefighters.
29 Sep 2020
‘Get a grip’ Liberal Democrats tell Government and Newcastle Council leaders amid the latest Coronavirus restrictions
The Government and the North East's Councils aren't speaking with one voice on local lockdown measures. New Government decrees are being issued by Twitter like a cut-price Trump, without prior discussion. And it now seems that Labour's MPs and local Council leaders aren't singing from the same hymn sheet either.
29 Sep 2020