Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
NHS to review arthritis drugs use
The NHS treatment watchdog has agreed to review its guidance on the use of three drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will look again at Humira, Enbrel and Remicade. Last year it ruled if a patient did not respond to one of the drugs - from a class known as anti-TNF medicines - they should not get another. But various charities, manufacturers and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) appealed against that decision. The drugs will now undergo a further review of their NHS use.
12 Jun 2007
Call to boost disabled employment
Providing disabled people with the skills to compete in the job market could deliver significant economic growth, according to a new report. The Social Market Foundation (SMF) says that this could amount to a £35bn boost over 30 years. The foundation's chief economist, Stephen Evans, says the gains are potentially massive and the cost of inaction is "mounting by the day".
12 Jun 2007
Fears over child epilepsy drugs
Urgent safety studies are needed for newer anti-epilepsy drugs that are being increasingly prescribed for children, say UK researchers. The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology report says prescriptions have risen five-fold in 13 years. Yet the drugs' long-term safety has not been established, say the researchers.
12 Jun 2007
Farming Minister promises full Hill Farm Allowance consultation
Tim Farron, Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming has today received assurances from Lord Rooker, the Minister for Sustainable Farming and Food that the farming industry will be fully consulted on a replacement to the Hill Farm Allowance scheme.
12 Jun 2007
Farron backs Carers Week 2007
Local MP Tim Farron is getting behind this year's Carers Week, 'My Life as a Carer' held from 11th to 17 June. Carers Week raises awareness of the UK's six million carers - people who look after a loved one who is ill, frail or disabled. 'My Life as a Carer' will focus on the impact caring can have on people's finances, career, relationships and health. Events will be taking place across the UK during the Week to help highlight the support and services that are available to carers, regardless of their age or background.
12 Jun 2007
Threat to rural deliveries
Cornwall's five-strong team of Liberal Democrat MPs today (Wednesday) slammed Royal Mail plans to introduce 'zonal pricing', which will see the cost of bulk business mail to Cornwall rise, to cut prices in urban areas.
12 Jun 2007