Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Cameron's selection policy will damage children's chances - Davey
Commenting on Conservative statements making clear that they support education reforms that would allow schools to set their own admissions policy, including selection by ability, Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary Edward Davey MP said:
14 Dec 2005
Lib Dems Call For End to Travel Restrictions Following Financial Settlement
Speaking following the Governments announcement on the Provisional Local Government Settlement, Bedford Borough Council Lib Dem Group Leader, Michael Headley, said:
14 Dec 2005
Ex Education Secretary opposes Blair's school plans
Former education secretary Estelle Morris may vote against government plans to reform schools. Tony Blair is facing a Labour backbench rebellion over a proposal to create "independent" state schools in England. Under the government's education white paper, some schools would become self-governing trusts, with more freedom from local authorities over their finances, staff and which pupils they take.
13 Dec 2005
Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor Visits Woking
The Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable MP, spoke to a packed audience at Sutton Green Golf Club recently. The former Chief Economist for Shell said that whilst the UK had done reasonably well, the signs of potential economic problems were becoming clearer. In particular the increasing national debt and the pensions crisis worried him.
12 Dec 2005
Lee warns on local health cuts
Anne Lee, Parliamentary Spokesperson for Woking Liberal Democrats has spoken out against cuts in health care. She said "Yet again we are being threatened with cuts to patient care and more reorganisations."
12 Dec 2005
Fairer school admissions for all children, say Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats in Essex have called on Essex County Council to lead and coordinate a local admissions policy to ensure fair access to schools for all children. In a motion put before a full council meeting, the Liberal Democrats highlighted flaws in government proposals that will see schools in Essex competing against each other for the most academic children.
12 Dec 2005