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
Labour and Tory Stealing of Lib Dem Ideas the Sincerest Form of Flattery
The Liberal Democrats today accused the Tories of hypocrisy, following Conservative complaints that Alistair Darling had stolen their tax policies. Several key proposals announced yesterday, which the Conservatives claimed were their own, had actually originally been proposed by the Liberal Democrats. They include:
10 Oct 2007
Now let's have fair taxes for the majority - Campbell
At a lively Prime Minister's Questions, the first since the PM's u-turn on an early election, Ming Campbell challenged Gordon Brown on taxation. Noting that the government had stolen some Liberal Democrat tax policies in yesterday's pre-budget report (PBR), he asked Mr Brown if he would adopt a policy to help people on middle and lower incomes, by cutting the basic rate of income tax to 16p in the pound? In his second question, Ming turned to council tax, noting the 'glaring omission of any proposals for reform' of the unfair tax. Council tax is set to rise by twice the rate of inflation. 'How fair is that for lower and middle income families?' Ming asked. Alistair Darling's statement yesterday has been criticised across the board in today's papers for its shameless 'theft' of policies from the opposition parties such as raising the inheritance tax threshold and measures to get more tax from non-domiciles. The Times headline of "The Magpie Budget" is typical.
10 Oct 2007
Continental flavour returns to Hinckley
THE popular Continental Market makes a welcome return to Hinckley town centre this month, offering shoppers another chance to enjoy a variety of tasty foods and other tempting goods from across Europe.
10 Oct 2007
Lib Dems Call for More Government Spending on Flood Defences
Shepway residents could be hit by a threat by British insurers to remove flooding cover from many policies unless the Government steps up spending on flood defences. With many areas of Shepway protected by existing defences, especially Romney Marsh, the impact on local residents and businesses could be devastating.
10 Oct 2007
White Lion Redevelopment Rejected by Shepway Council
Local residents were delighted last night plans for the redevelopment of the White Lion site on the junction of Cheriton High Street and Chilham Road, Folkestone, was rejected by Shepway Development Control due to concerns on the impact on parking locally. The plans were for a block for accommodation for 16 students plus 4 terraced houses on Chilham Road.
10 Oct 2007
From "Your Shepway": Post Office consultation is a Sham
Lynne Beaumont, leader of Shepway Liberal Democrats, has railed against the proposed Post Office closures in the district. "Over the last eight years Folkestone and Hythe have already lost 10 post offices, and under this new wave of cuts we face losing another five," she said.
10 Oct 2007