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
Reserves plundered as council overspends
Wiltshire Council is having to dip into its reserves to cover a £2million overspend, according to the latest monitoring report for the WC cabinet. The main escalation of costs is in Children's Services - a disastrous Ofsted report caused expenditure of half a million in an attempt to address the failures, and an increase in the number of children being taken into care is also hitting budgets. The cabinet is being recommended to take £1,700,000 from reserves to pay for the deficits.
13 Dec 2012
Starbucks Tax Commitment Welcome Start BUT They Must Pay Fair Share
Stephen Williams,Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson commented on the news that Starbucks has agreed to pay more corporation tax:
13 Dec 2012
Starbucks Tax Commitment Welcome Start BUT They Must Pay Fair Share
Stephen Williams,Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson commented on the news that Starbucks has agreed to pay more corporation tax:
13 Dec 2012
Farron secures meeting with Minister to discuss hydro-power in Cumbria
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has this morning secured a meeting with Energy Minister, John Hayes, to discuss the future and potential of hydro power in Cumbria.
13 Dec 2012
Conservatives reject call by Liberal Democrats for safer roads
Surrey County Council's Conservative-run administration have rejected a call by the Liberal Democrats for the County's speed limits policy to be changed to make it easier for 20mph zones to be introduced where evidence says they are required and they are supported by local residents.
13 Dec 2012
'Cumbria gains £7.1 million from pupil premium' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the news that Cumbria has received £7,147,000 through the pupil premium to help support 11,922 pupils throughout the county.
13 Dec 2012