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
Rochdale Council set to lose tens of thousands MORE
There's more bad news for the Borough of Rochdale. It is set to lose tens of thousands of pounds MORE from the Government after changes to the electoral register. The Borough has lost 8,868 voters because of a new system of "individual sign-ups". Thousands of voters have simply disappeared into thin air. As the Electoral Roll is taken into account when working our funding from the Government - there's set to be more bad news. The Rochdale constituency has gone from 77,219 voters to 72,530. Heywood and Middleton has gone from 80,059 to 75,880. The Rochdale borough is one of the top 5% losers in Britain. Rochdale currently receives approximately £800 per person through the Revenue Support Grant. Councillor Andy Kelly, leader of Rochdale Liberal Democrats, said: "The Revenue Support Grant from the Government uses a complicated formula. The electoral register is central to this - the Local Government Association have confirmed this to me. I have written to the Department of Communities and Local Government asking
26 Feb 2016
Andy Kelly praises Lib Dem Leader over flooding application
Councillor Andy Kelly has praised Lib Dem Leader Tim Farron after the Government applied for a potential £125 million of EU solidarity funding to deal with the recent floods that affected huge part of Rochdale. It was pressure from Mr Farron that made the government finally apply for this funding. They waited till right until the deadline to apply for funding - something that Tim Farron criticised.
26 Feb 2016
Kendal Cycling Stage Will Be 'Massive Boost' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that a stage of the Tour of Britain, taking place in September, will come to Kendal.
26 Feb 2016
Liberal Democrats Are The Most Pro-European Party Campaigning to Remain in Europe
Liberal Democrats believe that Britain is best when we work with other countries and stand tall in the world.
26 Feb 2016
Liberal Democrats Are The Most Pro-European Party Campaigning to Remain in Europe
Liberal Democrats believe that Britain is best when we work with other countries and stand tall in the world.
26 Feb 2016
The EU referendum
Are you still undecided? Like Lord William Hague, I class myself as an EU pragmatist, who, despite its many faults, will be voting to stay in, not necessarily for myself but more for my children and grandchildren. Living, studying and working in France, Germany and Canada when I was younger, gave me a more nuanced view of our standing in the world, something that is hard to acquire if your only experience of 'abroad' is your annual holiday.
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26 Feb 2016