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
Reading "The Retreat of Western Liberalism" by Edward Luce
It's nearly time for the third get-together of Suffolk Coastal Liberal Democrats' new Book Group. We'll be meeting on Saturday...
25 Nov 2017
No public consultation, insufficient powers - first reaction to devolution deal from Liberal Democrats
The Government has announced a North of Tyne Authority will be set up (as long as Labour councils south of Tyne agee) with £30 million a year funding and the aim of increasing productivity and jobs. On an interim basis it is likely to be based in Newcastle Liberal Democrats in Newcastle say that there are some steps forward here which we can welcome, such as funding for brownfield housing developments, schools improvement challenge, and greater control of skills and training budgets. However, we have some concern at the prospect of a mayoral authority which will divide Newcastle and Gateshead and is significantly underpowered compared to competitor city-regions. We regret that it is being imposed on the electorate without a mandate and without public consultation. The region's political establishment has failed to make a notable success of the North East Combined Authority. We are sceptical that this new structure will enable Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland to keep pace with the likes of Manch
24 Nov 2017
"Mind the Gap": Newcastle Liberal Democrats reaction to Metro Budget shortfall
The Liberal Democrats are awarning that the £337 million grant funding for Metro upgrades is likely to only cover the existing network, rather than any future extensions, and thst it raises further challenges given that transport is unlikely to be included in the North of Tyne devolution deal. Although the Government announcement is good news, there is still a long way to go to meet Tyneside's transport needs. NECA and Nexus will clearly need to "mind the gap". Reacting to the Chancellor's Budget for the Tyne and Wear Metro, Newcastle's Opposition transport spokesman Cllr Greg Stone said: "There has been cross-party work in Parliament in support of the campaign for the Metro upgrade and clearly it is very welcome that the Chancellor has agreed to provide a significant amount of investment towards the replacement of the ageing Metro cars. This was absolutely vital in order to avoid a scenario where services would have to be withdrawn as rolling stock becomes unserviceable. "However, we hope it is not churlis
24 Nov 2017
Spring Conference at Southport
Registration is now open for our Spring Conference in Southport!
24 Nov 2017
We have a Winner
Designed by Dave, this t-shirt represents the hopes and dreams of the tens of thousands of members who've joined our party since...
24 Nov 2017
Tory Liam Fox accuses British firms of making his job harder by not wanting to trade internationally
Number 10 issued a mild slapdown after the latest in a string of extraordinary attacks from the International Trade Secretary previously said Britain has become "too lazy and fat" and that bosses prefer playing golf to working.
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24 Nov 2017