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
MP backs 'Wheels for Will' appeal
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has taken the Westmorland Gazette's 'Wheels for Will' campaign to Westminster, by tabling a motion in Parliament calling for support and donations to the appeal.
9 Nov 2012
Farron welcomes tough new sanctions to tackle war memorial metal theft
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that the Government are stepping up their measure to ensure people who steal or sell metal from war memorials will soon face tough new penalties. From next month powers will take effect to stop cash paid for metal and give the police stronger powers to target rogue traders dealing in stolen scrap metal.
9 Nov 2012
Ludford: Rights of children and parents in same-sex couple families must be recognised EU-wide
Commenting on the All Out-Invisible Parent campaign and its petition to the European Union calling for mutual recognition of same-sex families and their parental ties to their children across the EU, Lib Dem European justice & human rights spokeswoman Sarah Ludford said:
9 Nov 2012
Demolition of the Oak Inn, Westbury
One of Westbury's most historic buildings has been demolished to make way for a supermarket. If you want to see a medieval timber frame being pulled apart by a wrecking machine it's been recorded for posterity as a ten-minute film on youtube:
8 Nov 2012
William Hunter Way development: debate returns to council
A debate on William Hunter Way and the development proposed for the current car park will take place on Monday 26th November 2012 at 7pm in the council chamber.
8 Nov 2012
Open Scrutiny in the manifesto for weeks
Following last evening Police Elections 2012 programme on BBC I thought it was worth highlighting a couple of points from my manifesto. I plan to have open meetings at which the public at attend and make comment, as well as allowing members of public to become scrutiny panels members too.
8 Nov 2012