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
30 teachers at risk under Conservative funding plans for existing Sevenoaks schools
School heads and governors have warned of real cuts to schools in Sevenoaks. Their warnings are supported by detailed estimates...
AB
28 Apr 2017
We are heading towards a dangerous one-party state – and only a Liberal Democrat fightback can prevent it
The Prime Minister wants an opposition-free parliament in which to pursue the extreme version of Brexit she has chosen. Her cruder - or more honest - supporters talk about 'crushing the saboteurs' I have decided to come back to fight to recapture my former Twickenham seat because I believe this could be a defining election in which my party, the Liberal Democrats, plays a crucial role.
SVC
28 Apr 2017
John Pugh MP writes.. Diversity now: Words into deeds
8 Lib Dem MPs were elected in 2015 - all male, all white and myself the oldest. This was despite the party having put a lot of effort and energy behind some absolutely superb female candidates in seats where sitting MPs had stood down. So monochrome were we until the Richmond by election that when we were caricatured as pale, male and stale I felt almost apologetic at being elected. However it wasn't really our fault; it wasn't the party's fault. It was all down to an electorate spooked by the possibility of a Miliband/SNP government ….oh and a little bit of mishandling coalition.
28 Apr 2017
Raising tax for health and social care: National insurance or income tax?
Last month, the independent panel of health experts set up by Norman Lamb published its interim report on "a new deal for Britain's Health and Social Care Services". The panel were "unanimously of the opinion that it is necessary to raise additional revenue for health and care through taxation" and Spring Conference seemed to agree. Similar views may partly explain why the Conservatives have so far (sensibly) refused to rule out any headline tax rises in the next Parliament. The interim report, which may influence the Lib Dem manifesto, concludes with three options: 1) raise Income Tax (e.g. raising all rates by 1p); 2) raise National Insurance (NI); or 3) introduce a dedicated health and care tax. All have their pros and cons, and in the grand scheme of things Income Tax and NI rate increases raise similar revenue and are both very progressive. But in this post I want to highlight a few reasons why the current NI system might not be the fairest vehicle for boosting health and social care - points that are al
AC
28 Apr 2017
Watch Your Mirrors....
A local resident has raised instances of possible vandalism occurring along Sandgate Esplanade.
28 Apr 2017
Road Closure - Military Road, Sandgate – 8th May 2017 (Shepway)
Kent Highways have advised that it will be necessary to close Military Road, Sandgate from 8 May 2017 for up to 3 days.
28 Apr 2017