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
Cheriton Poll to be amongst Last to Close at 9pm
The Cheriton by-election on 23 March will be amongst the last ever held under current local election polling hours (8am-9pm). Parliament has voted to extend local election polling hours to be the same as those for general elections - 7am to 10pm.
16 Mar 2006
Improving "Facilities"!
A £750, 000 scheme has been launched in order to improve public toilets throughout the city. Old and disused toilets are being knocked down and replaced with new blocks, whilst other toilets are being modernised.
16 Mar 2006
Blair gets Education Bill through but only with Conservative support
Tony Blair's was forced to rely on Conservative MPs to force through his education bill introducing a new breed of trust schools independent from direct local authority control. The Liberal Democrats opposed the Bill as did a total of 52 Labour MPs, leaving the prime minister dependent on David Cameron's Conservatives to ensure the bill won its second reading with a majority of 343. Only weeks ago, loyalists such as Stephen Byers warned that Mr Blair's position would be untenable if he had to rely on Tory votes to win the measure.
16 Mar 2006
ANGRY SCENES AS PAUL ACCUSED MINISTER OF TURNING BACK ON THOUSANDS FACING RUIN
During a debate in the House of Commons today, Paul Holmes MP challenged the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to meet face to face with the hard working Chesterfield constituents who are facing financial ruin following the collapse of their occupational pensions.
16 Mar 2006
Dundee LibDems support "Best Bar None" launch in the City
Dundee Liberal Democrat Council Group Leader Fraser Macpherson today (Wednesday 15th March) attended the launch of the Best Bar None scheme in the City.
15 Mar 2006
We must build a policy platform fit for government - Sir Menzies Campbell
Dundee Liberal Democrats have applauded the challenge laid down by new party leader Sir Menzies Campbell MP for Liberal Democrats to build a policy platform fit for government.
15 Mar 2006