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
Treasury
Chris asks the Chancellor about investment in defence's impact on growth
During a Treasury Select Committee hearing, I asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, if she thinks investment in defence has a better impact on growth than other sectors.
2 Apr 2025
Alistair Carmichael - Westminster
Carmichael questions UK ministers on lessons from SNP-Green HPMA plans
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today questioned UK government ministers and officials on future plans for Highly Protect Marine Areas (HPMAs) and their consultation with fishing organisations.
2 Apr 2025
Liberal Democrats Contest Every County Council Seat in Folkestone and Hythe
Tim Prater, Matt Horrox, Gary Fuller, John Stokes, Tom McNeice and Emily Sanger are standing in the County Council Elections across Folkestone and Hythe on 1st May.
2 Apr 2025
General News and Press Releases
McArthur calls on government to maximise access to funding for fuel poverty schemes
Speaking yesterday in response to a statement from the Climate Action Minister Dr Alasdair Allan, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur highlighted that funding for area-based energy efficiency schemes is not being utilised effectively across Scotland.
2 Apr 2025
Tories cancel County elections and the Labour government agrees with them
Normally we would be gearing up for the County Council elections in early May, but this year the Labour government and the local ruling Tory group have got together to hang on to power for at least one more year.
2 Apr 2025
Popular local councillor Andrew Baxter selected to take on Kate Forbes in key Lib Dem target seat
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today announced that popular local councillor Andrew Baxter has been selected as the party’s candidate for its key target of Skye, Lochaber & Badenoch at next year’s Scottish Parliament election.
2 Apr 2025