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
UK economy now 3.4% higher than when hit buffers under Labour
According to data just released by the independent Office for National Statistics, GDP increased by 0.7% in Q3 2014 compared with growth of 0.9% in Q2 2014. Change in GDP (gross domestic product) is the main indicator of economic growth. It is now nearly 10% higher than at the bottom of Labour's 2009 slump.
ONS
24 Oct 2014
RIP Susan Taylor, Liberal and Liberal Democrat stalwart
In the early hours of Thursday 2nd October 2014, long term Liberal activist Susan Annemarie Taylor (née Annemarie Susanne Goldschmidt) quietly passed away at the grand old age of 95 in Newcastle.
RT
23 Oct 2014
Greater powers for regions and cities - Liberal Democrats Regional Conference to discuss
The RSA City Growth Commission's Devo Met report is an insightful contribution to the rapidly-moving issue of devolution to English city-regions. Liberal Democrats in the North East will be discussing the report and shaping our own policy proposals at our regional conference and AGM this weekend at Gateshead Quays.
GS
23 Oct 2014
Tim and Clare meet minister to discuss school transport costs
Minister for Schools David Laws MP met with South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Councillor Clare Feeney-Johnson discuss the issue of rural bus subsidies for students in Westminster this week
23 Oct 2014
Million pounds boost for three and four year olds schooling in Kent
Nurseries, childminders and other early years providers in Kent are set for a £1,134, 861 cash injection to help three and four-year-olds from disadvantaged families.
23 Oct 2014
Mayor's Rural Affairs Committee Awards Funding to 'Fantastic' Community Projects
At its meeting this week, Mayor Dave Hodgson's Rural Affairs Committee approved grant awards totalling £48,000 to three important projects in Bedford Borough's Rural Communities. The applications for support were made to the Council's Rural Grants scheme and the Committee of the Executive, chaired by Mayor Dave, approved funding for:
23 Oct 2014