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
Farron fights to keep MPs' expenses public
Local MP Tim Farron has cancelled all his engagements this Thursday to vote against a government move to exempt MPs' expenses from the Freedom of Information Act.
21 Jan 2009
Local MP continues fair trade schools campaign
Last week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron continued his series of visits to local schools to talk to pupils about fair trade with a visit to Stramongate Primary School in Kendal on Friday.
21 Jan 2009
"Shoddy" services of Conservative-controlled Essex County Council revealed
Cllr Barry Aspinell has slammed Essex social services at their failure to allow two wheelchair-bound Pilgrims Hatch residents their dignity and independence.
21 Jan 2009
BRENTWOOD: Scandal of disabled couple isolated in their home
TODAY the Gazette exposes the scandal of how "shoddy care" by Essex social services is isolating a disabled couple in their own home, placing them in a "life or death situation".
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21 Jan 2009
Government recognition for community land trusts 'long overdue' - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed a Department for Communities and Local Government consultation into community land trusts, but has criticised the amount of time it has taken the government to get to this stage.
21 Jan 2009
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NEW GOVERNMENT BAILOUT IS BLANK CHEQUE
The Liberal Democrats today attacked the Government's latest bank bailout. Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable, said that without a thorough review of all the assets that are being underwritten, ministers were effectively writing a blank cheque to the banks.
21 Jan 2009