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
Changes to Services Must Reflect Needs of Local Bus Users say Lib Dems
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are calling on Stagecoach to re-introduce evening bus services and to give careful consideration to the impact of ending through-town services on local bus users
4 Sep 2007
Lib Dem MP nominated for gay award
DELGA are delighted to hear that Bristol West MP Stephen Williams has been shortlisted for this year's Gay & Lesbian Awards. In June 2006, Williams launched a campaign against homophobic bullying, after organising the Education and Skills Select Committee's first ever enquiry into the issue of bullying in schools, and the nomination reflects that contribution to furthering the cause of lesbian and gay equality.
4 Sep 2007
Troops leave Basra Palace
British troops have transferred their final post in downtown Basra to Iraqi control. On Sunday, at 0100 local time, 550 soldiers withdrew from Basra Palace, joining 5,000 of their colleagues at an army outpost, near Basra Airport. This will mean British forces cannot leave the compound, outside the city, unless called upon by Iraqi authorities. Responding to the announcement, Prime Minister Gordon Brown claimed the withdrawal was "not a defeat". Two senior British generals have criticised US post-war policy in Iraq. Gen Sir Mike Jackson, head of the Army during the invasion, told the Daily Telegraph US policy was "intellectually bankrupt". In an interview published on Saturday, Sir Mike said a claim by the then US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld that US forces "don't do nation-building" was "nonsensical". Maj Gen Tim Cross, who was the most senior UK officer involved in post-war planning, told the Sunday Mirror US policy was "fatally flawed".
4 Sep 2007
Green Lib Dems welcome debate on Zero Carbon Britain
Green Liberal Democrats have welcomed the opportunity to debate plans to make Britain a zero carbon country by the middle of the century.
4 Sep 2007
Conservatives Remain Committed To Right Wing Policies
Responding to the announcement of new social housing policies by the Conservatives with the publication of the report by their Public Services Improvement Policy Working Group, Liberal Democrat Shadow Housing Minister, Paul Holmes MP said;
4 Sep 2007
School meals provision in meltdown
The government is failing to get more children eating healthy school meals, according to figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats. Figures revealed in response to a parliamentary question by David Laws show that the government's high-profile healthy eating campaign has led to less children eating school meals. Almost 250,000 fewer school meals were served in secondary schools last year compared to two years ago, a fall of some 20%.
3 Sep 2007