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
FARRON CALLS FOR NEW DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR KENDAL AND BETTER EARLY WARNING TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOOD DISASTER
Speaking after Secretary of State Hilary Benn today delivered his statement on the unprecedented floods in Cumbria in the House of Commons, Mr Farron praised the efforts of the emergency services as well as voluntary organisations, which as of yesterday afternoon had raised £140,000 for the flood relief fund. Mr Farron spoke in his capacity as local MP but also as Mr Benn's shadow as Environment Secretary
23 Nov 2009
Farron calls for return of specialist dementia care to Westmorland General
Local MP and vice chair of the All Party Group on Dementia, Tim Farron has warned that the lack of specialist dementia care provided in hospitals is having a detrimental impact on the health of people with dementia.
23 Nov 2009
"Queen's Speech a lost opportunity" says Rowen
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has described today's Queen's speech as a 'lost opportunity,' as Gordon Brown set out his election battle lines.
23 Nov 2009
CLIMATE CHANGE RALLY & MARCH SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER 2009
Events on the day include
23 Nov 2009
Successful Annual Dinner in Calne
Liberal Democrats in North Wiltshire are in great heart following their annual fundraising dinner in Calne Town Hall this week (Saturday 21 November). Following an excellent meal prepared by local caterers Andrew and Frances Evans, they heard from the Prospective MP Mike Evemy and Graham Watson, MEP for the South West and Gibraltar. Mike talked about his plans to unseat James Gray at the forthcoming general election whilst Graham focused on recent events in Europe including Conservative MEPs leaving the centre-right mainstream and the appointments of the Council President and High Representative.
22 Nov 2009
David Bill hands over Council Group Leadership
Statement from Cllr David Bill: "Having taken the advice of doctors, I have come to the conclusion that the time has come to hand over the leadership of the Council and the Liberal Democrat group. It has been a great honour to serve in this capacity and I wish to thank everyone for their support over the years and indeed all the kind wishes I received during my recent illness. I will, of course, continue to play an active role as a member of both the County and Borough Councils and will do my best to continue to serve the people of the area."
22 Nov 2009