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
New poll shows Lib Dems could overtake Labour, Ukip if politics polarises over Brexit
The noises from Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell are increasingly pro-Brexit. The Liberal Democrats, by contrast, are taking a hard line over what any legislation authorising the Article 50 process must say - including giving the British people a vote on the outcome of Brexit negotiations. Which makes this new poll from YouGov particularly interesting
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18 Nov 2016
Farron praises businesses following apprenticeships boost
Figures released yesterday show the annual increase in apprenticeships in Westmorland and Lonsdale was more than five times higher than the Cumbrian average and more than double the national average. Local MP Tim Farron has praised local businesses for their continued efforts.
18 Nov 2016
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Want to be elected in May? Start thinking about the Maxfield-Pack ratio now
The not-quite-modestly-named Maxfield-Pack ratio comes from 101 Ways To Win An Election, in which Ed and I explain:
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18 Nov 2016
Labour had promoted local Parks Tax in Parliament
Despite denials, this is what Newcastle Labour's Cabinet Member responsible for parks said in evidence to the House of Commons : Residents who live close to a well maintained parks benefit from quality green space on their doorstep and increased property prices. A local tax could be targeted at these beneficiaries and the income earmarked to local parks to fund maintenance.
18 Nov 2016
Government should scrap pupils' nationality census - Farron
Commenting on reports that the government is scrapping requirements for nurseries to record the nationality and place of children's births for 2 to 5 year olds Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said:
17 Nov 2016
Labour U turn on their Parks Tax gaffe
Unbelievable news from Newcastle City Council followed by U turn: Parks to be put into a charity and local residents could be charged extra tax!
17 Nov 2016