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
Lib Dems Attack Post Office Closures
Writing in the June edition of the Bedford News, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Group Leader Cllr Dave Hodgson has attacked the Labour Government's post office closure programme. In the article, Cllr Hodgson encourages residents concerned about local branch closures to register their views when the public consultation begins in July.
12 Jun 2008
Farron offers to "help fix the puncture"
Local MP Tim Farron is today offering to host conciliatory talks to find a way forwards for the Kendal town cycle path. Plans for a £400,000 cycle route linking Kirkland to Dockray Hall have recently floundered following members of the County Council voting against the scheme due to concerns over the loss of 40 free car park spaces. Environment and cycling campaigners have been outraged by this decision, and Mr Farron has offered to step in to help to "fix the puncture" to hopefully find a way to resolve the dispute to the satisfaction of all sides and allow the cycle path to go ahead.
12 Jun 2008
Local MP to present North West Multi Faith Tourism Association Marque to Hawkshead Hill Baptist Chapel
Today at 19.30 local MP Tim Farron will be presenting Hawkshead Hill Baptist Chapel with the NW Multi Faith Tourism Association Marque, following a meeting to discuss faith and politics. The North West Multi Faith Tourism Marque is an award presented to places of worship such as Mosques, Synagogues, Churches and others, in acknowledgement of a high standard of support for visitors, in addition to showcasing their cultural heritage and place in the community.
12 Jun 2008
Rob Maris fails to defend freedom in Commons vote on 42 days
Sir Menzies Campbell used his first parliamentary speech since resigning as the Liberal Democrat leader to issue a rallying call to MPs to accept that their duty to protect freedom "transcends all of our other responsibilities". Wolverhampton South West's Labour MP,Rob Maris failed to respond to that call and allowed the Government's 42 days detention without trial bill to get through the House of Commons by just nine votes.
12 Jun 2008
Once in a lifetime opportunity says Paul Rowen
Rochdale MP and Chairman of the Parliamentary Group on Light Rail, Paul Rowen has hailed the Transport Innovation Fund Bid as a 'once in a lifetime opportunity'. Mr Rowen was speaking after the decision by Ruth Kelly, the Secretary of State for Transport to approve the bid.
12 Jun 2008
Sandgate Referendum Polling Day this Thursday: Vote YES to give Sandgate's Mayor the Boot
Voters in Sandgate go to the polls in a parish poll this Thursday. If voters vote YES, the recent change in status for the Council from Parish to Town will be reversed, and the Mayor will revert to being a Chairman. Polls are open only from 4pm-9pm.
11 Jun 2008