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 takes part in Cartmel Ultimate Sticky Toffee 16KM Challenge
MP Tim Farron will this Saturday take to the hills around Cartmel to compete in the Ultimate Sticky Toffee 16KM Challenge to raise funds for a local charity campaign hoping to raise enough money to redevelop the playground in Allithwaite village.
19 Mar 2009
The BNP are Britain's really nasty party
Last week the BNP candidate penned a rant of some length to the letters page of the Herald. At times of uncertainty including worries about financial security and employment the BNP will always seek to tap into people's fear for now and the future. For a few it is tantalising to show support for this party, perhaps to give the other parties, especially the government a kick for failing them.
NM
19 Mar 2009
MPs battle for cheaper water bills
The Government is being pressured by Liberal Democrat MPs to bring forward changes to water bills to cut them for most South West water customers, following a further above inflation rise in bills. South West water bills, set by the water regulator OFWAT, have been far the highest in the country since water was privatised by the Conservatives in the 1980s.
19 Mar 2009
Cornish MPs support the fuel poverty bill
Cornwall's Liberal Democrat MPs will be in Parliament tomorrow to lend their support to a new parliamentary bill aimed at ending fuel poverty. The Fuel Poverty Bill, tabled by David Heath, Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton and Frome, receives Second Reading on Friday 20th March and calls for a massive home insulation programme intended to halve the energy needed to heat the average home.
19 Mar 2009
Dundee LibDems slam First Minister for his "rehashing, reheating and recycling" economic plan
Dundee LibDems today (Thursday 19th March) agreed with the Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader, Tavish Scott MSP, in his criticism of Alex Salmond's "rehashing, reheating and recycling" economic plan.
19 Mar 2009
Shepway Council staff make over £1000 for Comic Relief
Congratulations to staff at Shepway District Council who raised more than £1,000 for Comic Relief by holding events including a fancy dress netball match, head shaving and a cake sale.
19 Mar 2009