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
sponsored head shave for charity
Wanting to support another Councillor, Allison Trainer who represents the Mandale and Victoria Ward for the Thornaby Independent Association, one of our Lib Dem Councillors, Julia Roberts entered a sponsored head shave. Allison is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, and is raising funds for a number of medical causes. Julia, pictured here, wanted to support Allsion so bravely volunteered to have a head shave.
12 Mar 2007
House of Commons (Westminster Hall) - Sign Language Support
Malcolm Bruce, MP attacks the government for failing to ensure that deaf children are given adequate access to sign language teaching resources
12 Mar 2007
Fiona Hall backs campaign for extra space on trains for wheelchairs, buggies and bicycles
Local Lib Dem MEP Fiona Hall is backing European Parliament proposals for a railway package that could mean extra space on trains for bicycles, baby carriages, wheelchairs and sports equipment. Fiona has received many messages of support welcoming the move to make train use easier, including a letter from an elderly lady in Newcastle who has experienced great difficulty when using her mobility scooter on the Metro system. Fiona is pushing the UK Government to back a law to require trains to have a dedicated space for bicycles, baby carriages, wheelchairs and sports equipment.
12 Mar 2007
Lib Dems brand Tories "hypocrites" over town centre plans
Castle Ward Lib Dem Focus Editor Stuart Bray said, "In 2003 the Conservatives came to office with a promise to keep Council Tax down and stop plans for a supermarket in the town centre.
12 Mar 2007
European Union agrees new green targets
European Union leaders have agreed to adopt a binding target on the use of renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, officials say. UK PM Tony Blair said the deal was "a major step" which put the EU in a leadership position on climate change. There had been strong opposition from some countries to the proposal to boost renewable fuel use to 20% by 2020, however EU leaders agreed to both that and a target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 20% from 1990 levels by the same year.
12 Mar 2007
Dundee LibDems welcome news that young voters flocking to the Liberal Democrats
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Monday 12th March) welcomed news that polls predict the Liberal Democrats in Scotland will gain the support of increasing numbers of young voters.
12 Mar 2007