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
Closure Of Local Factory Appalling News
Commenting on the announcement today of the proposed closure of the GKN Sheepbridge Stokes Limited cylinder liner manufacturing plant in Chesterfield, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield, said:
16 Jan 2007
Productive talks at NCR welcomed tonight
Dundee LibDem councillors Fraser Macpherson and Helen Dick tonight (Monday 15th January) said that the talks earlier today with Nicol Stephen on the NCR situation were productive and positive.
15 Jan 2007
Possible new improved look to West End High Street
At the West End, Hedge End and Botley Local Area Committee (HEWEB LAC) this evening outline plans were approved for the construction of 3 storey development with 4 ground floor retail units and 7 residential flats on 1st and 2nd floor following demolition of existing building which currently consists of the Ted Keogh's jewellers and watch repair shop, barbers and the bakers. After more local residents spoke in favour of the plans than spoke against.
15 Jan 2007
Iraq will be Tony Blair's legacy
Sir Menzies Campbell has said "The Prime Minister does not seem to have learnt the lessons of Iraq. Without United Nations authority the military action was illegal and severely damaged Britain's reputation. This will be the Prime Minister's legacy. His closeness to President Bush has not served Britain's interest. The relationship with America is of vital importance to the UK but it has to be reviewed, renewed and restored. We need a partnership of influence not subordination. Britain has to learn that we will only be at our most effective in tackling terrorism when we operate within the rules and with allies of the same mind."
15 Jan 2007
Hospital challenged to solve recruitment crisis
Local MP Tim Farron has challenged the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust to solve its recruitment crisis. In recent statements, the trust has conceded that it is having to close beds at the Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal because it doesn't have enough staff.
15 Jan 2007
Ambulance Service improves communications following pressure over First Responders Scheme
The North West Ambulance Service Trust has improved its communications with First Responders (CFR) volunteers across Cumbria following pressure from local MP Tim Farron and others. The Trust has started issuing a monthly 'Team Brief', and is holding a number of meetings across the county to talk about improvements to the CFR scheme.
15 Jan 2007