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
Emergency Motion on the EU campaign Emergency Motion for the York Conference
Invitation to back an Emergency Motion on the EU campaign for the York Conference Since formation of the Liberal Democrats, the Party has believed that it is in the interests of the United Kingdom, and of the European Union as a whole, that the UK takes an active part in EU decision making. The Party and its partners in the ALDE Group are striving to improve the EU, including by increasing its efficiency and democratic accountability.
SB
2 Mar 2016
Rochdale needs to rally round to shake off 'most declining' tag
Rochdale Lib Dem Leader, Councillor Andy Kelly has called for Rochdale to "rally round" after the town was labelled the "most declining" area in Britain in a report by the respected Joseph Roundtree Foundation. The report looked at changes in employment rates, levels of highly-qualified workers, the number and type of full-time jobs, net migration rates and population change.
1 Mar 2016
Common Land Farm Payment Delays 'Unfair And Dangerous' - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has called on the government's Rural Payments Agency not to delay claims relating to common land, as significant numbers of South Lakeland farmers are still waiting to receive their payments.
1 Mar 2016
Ed Fordham reports from Serbia and reminds us of the need to remember Seekers of Sanctuary from that formerly war torn country in our hearts
A report from Ed Fordham, direct from Serbia. It does highlight how important that it is to remember all those who are fleeing for safety, throughout the world, and not just those in the headlines. the second and third report follow, it is a long read, but as direct as you will get, and highlights the terrible situation caused by those that can not working together as they could. Ed is thankful for the volunteers and NGO's that remain there. we thank Ed for writing these articles for us.
1 Mar 2016
Referendum or election?
Just over a week ago, on the Saturday, we had the news that it's on 23 June. The following Sunday's papers seemed to say that "it" is a Tory leadership challenge: depending on the paper, Cameron was "declaring war on the rebels", others painted it as Gove versus Cameron, and then Boris Johnson joined the fray. The problem with referenda is the danger of people voting on a question other than the one on the ballot paper, but this seemed particularly extreme. It left a sense of the referendum being primarily about the internal mechanics of the Conservative party.
MA
1 Mar 2016
Remain is losing momentum – time to change tack
With Boris declaring for Leave at a point where Remain has finally played its less than decisive hand, there is a distinct feeling abroad that the referendum momentum has shifted from Remain towards Leave. As I see it, the Remain camp is stuck with five problems.
PA
1 Mar 2016