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
Dundee LibDems welcome online alternative to conference season
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Friday 15th September) welcomed the launch of "Taking Power", an online "virtual conference" designed to re-engage the public in political discussion.
15 Sep 2006
Local communities should be set free say Lib Dems
Gordon Brown has blocked plans to devolve more powers to local councils. Liberal Democrat Shadow Local Government Secretary, Andrew Stunell MP said: "Gordon Brown has today made it clear Labour stands for 'double cross' rather than 'double devolution' when it comes to our town halls. We need to set our local communities free to address the issues they will face in the 21st century. That's why we're proposing an unprecedented transfer of power back to local government at our party conference next week. The Government should scrap council tax, return business rates to local control, and bring quangos under democratic control. Local government doesn't need further micromanagement from the Treasury."
15 Sep 2006
Labour threaten to expel Clare Short
Birmingham MP Clare Short may be disciplined for calling for a hung Parliament after the next election. Ms Short said she would not stand again for the Commons and attacked the Labour government's policy. The MP could lose the Labour whip as a result. She shrugged off the threat of punishment and said that it would be fine if that happened.
15 Sep 2006
Labour threaten to expel Clare Short
Birmingham MP Clare Short may be disciplined for calling for a hung Parliament after the next election. Ms Short said she would not stand again for the Commons and attacked the Labour government's policy. The MP could lose the Labour whip as a result. She shrugged off the threat of punishment and said that it would be fine if that happened.
15 Sep 2006
Launch Pad Conference
This autumn conference could be the last before the next General Election. If Tony Blair finally goes, voluntarily or otherwise, then his successor is likely to 'cut and run' in an attempt to cash in on any honeymoon factor before political reality reasserts itself. Especially if that successor is Gordon Brown.
PHMP
15 Sep 2006
Adoption Bill Passes First Hurdle
Members of the Scottish Parliament have backed giving parliamentary time to legislation to allow same-sex couples to adopt children. Members voted 103 - 8 to allow the bill to proceed. Although it is already legal for lesbian, gay and bi people to adopt, same-sex partners lacked co-parenting rights, and children were not recognised as the legal children of same-sex partners.
14 Sep 2006