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
Best way to cut taxes for low-paid is by raising Income Tax threshold
Commenting on Ed Miliband's speech on the economy, Liberal Democrat Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander said:
14 Feb 2013
Six pence for a safer Brentwood is a price worth paying
Just 6p per week on your Council Tax bill would pay for a safer Brentwood by giving the Borough its own Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator and an additional mobile CCTV camera. These measures would have helped residents combat the rise in burglaries and instances of anti social behaviour but were dismissed out of hand by the Tories at the recent budget setting meeting. Cllr David Kendall, Lib Dem leader said: "The Tories were so hell bent on getting their headline about a freeze in the Council tax but by doing so have voted against one of the main concerns of the residents we regularly speak to." "They have fooled themselves that all people want is a "clean green borough" but we know people would also like to live in a safer environment with less break-ins and a decrease in anti social behaviour. "Sadly, but not in the least bit suprisingly, they voted against our crime prevention proposals to ensure their headline won the day. "Whilst council tax freezes may be great short term gimmicks more and more people ar
14 Feb 2013
Farron welcomes proposed council tax freeze
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today congratulated Lib Dem run South Lakeland District Council for proposing to freeze council tax for the third year in a row.
14 Feb 2013
Warminster Damask Way housing approved
The scheme is for the demolition of 66 Damask Way and the erection of 23 houses on the field behind it. Planning officers recommended permission despite strong objections from the town council and many local residents.
13 Feb 2013
Baroness Thomas writes… Getting Personal Independence Payments right
This afternoon the Department of Work and Pensions announces a significant change on the new Personal Independent Payments following significant Lib Dem pressure. Celia Thomas, the Lib Dem peer who has campaigned tirelessly on the issue, explains why it's a major win.
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13 Feb 2013
MS Society Lobby DWP Over Disability Living Allowance Changes
Campaigners representing tens of thousands of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are to lobby the government over welfare changes they claim will restrict help for people with fluctuating conditions.
13 Feb 2013