Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
Save Our Sainsbury's campaign hits petition milestone
Over 500 people have signed a petition to keep the popular Sainsbury's supermarket in Gloucester city centre open after its closure was announced. Liberal Democrat Dr Rebecca Trimnell launched the petition after learning the supermarket in Northgate Street will close. The supermarket giant has been in the same location for 50 years and the store is a vital lifeline for people who live near the city centre. It is also well-used by shoppers who travel into the city centre on public transport from across the city. Since Dr Trimnell launched the petition three weeks ago over 500 people have signed it and the Liberal Democrats have written to the chief executive of Sainsbury's PLC to express the strength of feeling locally. Dr Trimnell, who is a Lib Dem campaigner for the Westgate area including the city centre, said: "I want to thank everyone who has signed the petition so far. "Each extra person signing the petition adds weight to the campaign to keep the store open. The Sainsbury's store is the only decent size
21 Sep 2020
Lib Dems Call for Furlough Extension as 6.1% of People Claim Universal Credit in Totnes Constituency
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an extension of the Government's furlough scheme until the jobs market is "ready to bounce...
21 Sep 2020
Scam Warning: Fraudsters exploit COVID Fears
Criminals are using the COVID Crisis to trick people out of their money and data, so says Take Five to Stop Fraud. In many...
21 Sep 2020
LDER Autumn Conference Newsletter
Electoral Reform - at the heart of the debate
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21 Sep 2020
MP votes against controversial Internal Market Bill to protect Cumbria’s farmers and animal welfare, food and environmental standards
This week South Lakes MP Tim Farron voted against Government measures which could lead to the governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland being able to undercut Cumbrian farmers.
21 Sep 2020
The Green Homes Grant scheme ...
...actually applies to homes of any colour. Homeowners and landlords can now get funding to pay for energy saving measures and businesses are being encouraged to register their services.
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20 Sep 2020