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
MP speaks out against train fare rises
Local MP Tim Farron has today voiced his concern at the planned train fare rises which will affect many rail passengers in South Lakeland. The Government announced yesterday that the cross country franchise has been awarded to Arriva Trains who have said they are planning to raise unregulated fares, which account for 60% of total fare revenue, by 3.4% above inflation each year. This would mean that rail fares will increase by 30% above inflation by the end of the eight-year franchise.
11 Jul 2007
Triathlon cheque boosts New Holehird campaign
Local MP Tim Farron visited the New Holehird home for the disabled to attend a social event and present them with a cheque for £345 towards the campaign to save the home. Tim raised the money through his triathlon in which he ran, sailed and cycled from the most northerly point of his constituency to Humphrey Head the most southerly point.
11 Jul 2007
Lorely: thanks DELGA, good luck Jo
Lorely Burt has sent a message to DELGA members on moving on from holding the LGBT portfolio.
10 Jul 2007
Government Tax Credit system wasted over £9Billion
The Liberal Democrats have revealed that Gordon Brown's flagship tax credit system is on course to have wasted over £9bn in the first 3 years. The figures have been published ahead of this week's release by HMRC of new figures on fraud and error in the tax credits system for 2004/05.
10 Jul 2007
New Shepway Council Tax Exemption
A new class of council tax exemption has been introduced by Shepway Council. It adds to the exemption already in place that waives council tax on a property left empty because someone has had to leave it to care for a person who is old, disabled or ill. The new exemption will cover a home left empty when someone has to move out to provide care for children.
10 Jul 2007
Chesterfield Needs Flood Defences Urgently
Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield, Paul Holmes said:
10 Jul 2007