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
Government complacent over Post Offices
A Liberal Democrat motion expressing concern over the vulnerability of local post offices and calling on the Government to end the 'paralysis in decision-making' over the Post Office network and Royal Mail was rejected by the Government last night. MPs from all main parties criticised the Government during yesterday's opposition day debate over the planned withdrawal of the post office card account and other issues, and called on the Government to bring forward plans for the future of the post office network urgently.
17 Oct 2006
Charges made for disabled travel
Thousands of people with physical and learning difficulties in Cornwall are to be charged for their meals and transport to and from day centres.
17 Oct 2006
POST OFFICE CLOSURES CRIPPLE COMMUNITIES
Following this morning's meeting with Minister, Anne McQuire, Chesterfield Liberal Democrat MP Paul Holmes welcomed the consultation period now being offered to all Remploy employees, following the publication yesterday of the Price Waterhouse Coopers review of the Remploy factories.
17 Oct 2006
CHILDREN DENIED ACCESS TO QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION
Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield has today slammed the performance of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), which has failed to process applications for a licence from Chesterfield security staff for months more than their target. Mr Holmes said:
17 Oct 2006
Liberal Democrats Demand A Transparent and Open County Council
At the County Council meeting today, Councillor Hazel Watson, Leader of the Liberal Democrats called for the Council to make its decisions in a more open, consultative and transparent way. In a debate the Conservative majority administration voted against the motion.
17 Oct 2006
Rochdale Council sets out support for MEN Off-Road Bikes Campaign!
Rochdale Council has backed the Manchester Evening News' Campaign for a new registration scheme that would require all off-road bikes to be registered with the DVLA. The Council have a passed a Motion at their Full Council Meeting that also call for 'appropriate, clear signage on hotspots across the Rochdale Borough that would constitute as a warning and enable police to have tougher powers to confiscate straight away when catching offenders.
17 Oct 2006