Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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 argues for a "better balance" with CRB checks for volunteers
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed his concern that excessive CRB checks are deterring people from volunteering and has called for a simplification of the process to protect children and reduce bureaucracy.
7 Oct 2008
"Boom-Bust Cycle Must be avoided" - says Farron
Following the news that cereal production across the EU grew by a massive 50million tonnes this year, newly appointed Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron has warned of the pitfalls of a "boom-bust" cycle.
7 Oct 2008
Clegg reveals changes to Liberal Democrat Shadow Cabinet
Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg today announced changes to his shadow cabinet team to reflect the new Government structure.
7 Oct 2008
LEARNING AND SKILLS COUNCIL CHALLENGED ON 16-18 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE CRISIS
A senior Newcastle Liberal Democrat has called upon Tyneside education chiefs to provide information on the extent of the crisis hitting payments of education maintenance allowances to 16 to 19 year old students.
7 Oct 2008
Shepway Parking Strategy In Shreds in Tory v Tory Feud
Shepway's parking strategy where parking permit areas were to be introduced initially in central Folkestone and then across Cheriton, East Folkestone, Hythe and the rest of Shepway could be doomed. In a recent Shepway Council Scrutiny meeting, Conservative Shepway Finance Chief David Monk revealed that in recent discussion, Kent County Council had said that they would seek to take all income from parking charges, which would mean the scheme could not be introduced.
7 Oct 2008
Replacement scheme "does not protect hill farmers" warns Farron
Ahead of the launch of the Uplands Inquiry at the North West Rural Affairs Forum in Kendal this week, newly appointed Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron has warned that urgent action is needed to protect hill farmers.
7 Oct 2008