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
Nine out of 10 schools asbestos ridden
Almost nine out of 10 school buildings in Rochdale contain asbestos.
14 Jan 2009
Tax Credit over payments causing havoc for local families- Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrats
Many families in Hinckley and Bosworth have been paid the wrong level of tax credits.
14 Jan 2009
Pat Yourselves on the Back Part 2
Another Monday, another Finchley and Golders Green Planning Sub Committee, the meeting promised to be a quick one. There were only four items on the agenda.
CJC
14 Jan 2009
Congratulations Brian and Petter
Warm best wishes from DELGA to Brian Paddick and Petter Belsvik on their wedding in Oslo this weekend. Brian, who was Lib Dem candidate for London Mayor last year, also came runner-up in the Pink Paper Readers' Awards which have just been announced - pipped to the title of "Hero of the year" by Barack Obama.
13 Jan 2009
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Government business loan plan threatens taxpayer with all the risks and no rewards
Commenting on reports that the Government is planning to guarantee up to £20bn of loans to small businesses, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said: "The Government's proposal, essentially the same as that of the Conservatives, potentially involves very large taxpayer liabilities and is in effect a subsidy to bank lending."
13 Jan 2009
Children's life chances still tied to the circumstances of their birth - Clegg
The Independent Social Mobility Commission, set up by Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg and chaired by Barnardo's Chief Executive Martin Narey, has found that a child's life chances are 'dependent on the background and earnings of its parents'. The commission's report also found that increased education funding has failed to reach those children most in need.
13 Jan 2009