Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
Urgent action needed to stop further restrictions
With national restrictions in place closing businesses including pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops Bedford Borough Council is calling on residents to do everything they can to drive down infection rates and avoid the extension of restrictions locally in December.
14 Nov 2020
Lib Dem Leader to Speak at launch of Shropshire election bid
Ludlow Liberal Democrats are proud to welcome Ed Davey MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, to Shropshire to speak to members, Councillors, and candidates for the 2021 Elections.
13 Nov 2020
Populist playbook comments by local MP
Interesting that South West Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison feels the need to comment on the National Trust taking them to task for being in his opinion 'to political'. Charities and organisations are by their very nateure 'political' as they seek to attract and influence. This more about having a view that differs from the one held by Murrison. A different perspective is emerging from an article from byline times describing a new group that has emerged within the Tory ranks who are attempting to rewrite history under the thinly veiled disguise of standing up for "common sense". The so-called 'Common Sense Group' (CSG) is a relatively new group of 59 Conservative MPs and seven peers. This cabal of right-wing politicians is just the latest page in the populist playbook, attempting to undo the progress we have made over many decades … and rewriting history in the process. After the National Trust saga, one of its members said that she would be revoking her membership, claiming that the charity had become
13 Nov 2020
MP launches petition calling for free postage to care homes in the run up to Christmas
This afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has launched a petition, calling on the Royal Mail to allow people to send cards and parcels to their loved ones in care homes for free for the rest of the year.
13 Nov 2020
MP calls on National Trust to protect the future of Cumbrian hill farming
In Parliament this week, local MP Tim Farron raised the need for the National Trust to protect family farms in Cumbria and not allow them to be sold off as second homes.
13 Nov 2020
DEFRA replies to the Council's letter about the Zane Gbangbola tragedy
We are all disappointed with the contents of the response The letter originally sent to the Secretary of State, unanimously agree by Spelthorne Borough Council, call for a full enquiry
13 Nov 2020