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
Brown's cancer pledge must tackle the real problem - Farron
Outlining his priorities for the next legislative session, Gordon Brown yesterday confirmed patients in England suspected of suffering from cancer will have the right to see a specialist within two weeks.
30 Jun 2009
Farron urges Government to support heating oil users in South Lakeland
An independent investigation into heating oil and LPG users has been praised by local MP Tim Farron, who is encouraging heating oil users in South Lakeland to take part in Consumer Focus' investigation into the heating fuel market.
30 Jun 2009
Farron accuses government of forcing farmers to "pick up the tab" over disease cost sharing proposal
Government plans to charge livestock farmers for dealing with animal disease outbreaks will heap more financial pressure on farmers according to Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson Tim Farron.
30 Jun 2009
Home on the Farm scheme to receive grant from district council
An innovative scheme designed by local MP Tim Farron to provide affordable housing has been granted funding by South Lakeland District Council to help convert unused farm buildings into affordable housing.
30 Jun 2009
An Opportunity to Halt the ID scheme
There have been rumours that the new Home Secretary Alan Johnson is "reviewing the ID card" programme. They have been denied, but there is undoubtedly a change of heart among many back bench Labour MPs. In the last three months several new ones have said openly - against party policy - that the project should be cancelled.
NID
29 Jun 2009
Lydd Airport Planning Meeting DELAYED by Shepway Council until September
Shepway Council have today postponed the Council meeting to discuss the planning applications regarding London Ashford Airport (Lydd) from 9th July to 23rd September [Update - now moved to 24th September to avoid clash with Lib Dem Party Conference]. Shepway Chief Executive Alistair Stewart agreed to the re-scheduling following a request from the lawyers acting for the owner of the airport asking for postponement of publication of the report on the two planning applications and to reschedule the meeting date.
29 Jun 2009