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
Lib Dems gain Council seat in Clitheroe
The Liberal Democrats gained a seat in Clitheroe on Thursday. The by-election in Littlemoor Ward saw Jim Shervey win by a comfortable 112 majority and in the process pushed the Conservatives into 3rd place and Labour into 4th place.
3 Aug 2013
Mill Hill 20 mph zone - too little too late
Labour run Blackburn with Darwen Council has at last announced the introduction of a 20 mph zone in response to the Lib Dem campaign for a 20 mph limit across the Borough on our residential streets. The scheme will cove an area im Mill Hill in Blackburn.
3 Aug 2013
Off-shore wind
The Coalition published on Wednesday a long-term strategy that will strengthen the UK's position in the offshore wind industry. The multi-million pound investment has the potential to unlock £7 billion in the economy by 2020.
3 Aug 2013
Nick Clegg in the North West promoting apprenticeships
Lib Dem Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg was in Salford this week and announced and extra £50 million for the Youth Contract - a scheme which helps employers to take on young people.
3 Aug 2013
Bosworth MP condemned for being obsessed with fringe issues
Bosworth's MP David Tredinnick has been condemned for wasting time on fringe issues rather than those that are important to people in Hinckley and Bosworth. It follows Mr Tredinnick's decision to submit an Early Day Motion to parliament about using homeopathy in farming. Bosworth Liberal Democrat parliamentary campaigner Cllr Michael Mullaney said "This just shows why, after 26 years of Mr Tredinnick as our MP, our area desperately needs a change. "An Early Day Motion costs about £400 of public money, surely that is money that could be better spent? Surely, Mr Tredinnick has better things to do as our MP than campaign on using homeopathy on farms? "I have not heard the National Farmers Union or large numbers of local farmers clamouring for the use of homeopathy in farms. "People in Bosworth want an MP who will campaign all year round on the issues that matter to local people, jobs and local services. "It's abysmal that our MP should have recently opposed the plans by DPD to bring 700-1000 jobs to the Hi
2 Aug 2013
At Long Last - Speaking Allowed at Planning Committee
After a long campaign led by the Liberal Democrats speaking at Planning Committee will be allowed. Rugby is one of the last Councils to adopt such a process that allows local objectors to speak. We give below links to Council documents that give an explanation and a registration form.
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2 Aug 2013