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
By 2050, the needs of the elderly will treble
The number of older people needing care is set to nearly treble globally by 2050, campaigners say. Currently 101 million people require care, but a report from Alzheimer's Disease International warns the figure will rise to to 277 million. Many needing care have dementia, and the report warns there will be a "global Alzheimer's epidemic". The report's author said countries like India and China would be hard hit - and must start planning services now.
20 Sep 2013
Local businesswomen selected for Levens election
The Liberal Democrats have chosen Levens resident, local businesswomen and community campaigner Annie Rawlinson to fight the Levens ward in the South Lakeland District Council by-election on 17th October.
20 Sep 2013
Free school meals is good news for Cumbrian families - Farron
South Lakes MP and Liberal Democrat President Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement that the Government will be funding free school meals for all pupils in reception, year 1 and year 2.
20 Sep 2013
Free school meals “a huge boon for working families” – Cllr. Brendan Glynane
Brendan Glynane, Leader of the Lib Dem group on Northamptonshire County Council, has welcomed the announcement that Liberal Democrats in government have secured funding for free school meals for all children of infant school age.
DLD
20 Sep 2013
MP calls for Cumbria to be first ever 'County Deal'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called for the government to look at making Cumbria the first 'county deal'. The plan is based on the city deals offered to major conurbations in the UK.
19 Sep 2013
Farron backs 'Rural Oscars' and asks local businesses to nominate themselves
The ninth annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open for public nominations, and Tim Farron MP is urging the local community to get nominating.
19 Sep 2013