Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Superfast broadband must be for all - Farron
This morning South Lakes MP Tim Farron called on Ministers to ensure superfast broadband was delivered to everyone in Cumbria.
30 Jan 2014
Lord Roberts: ‘Syrian announcement is welcome, but urgent questions remain unanswered’
http://libdemfocus.co.uk/ld4sos/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/11/roger-roberts-1.png President of Liberal Democrats for...
29 Jan 2014
New Figures Confirm Bedford Borough Students Bucked National GCSE Trend in Stunning Fashion
Mayor Dave Hodgson has repeated his congratulations to students and school staff after national figures published by the Department for Education confirmed the dramatic rise in 2013 in attainment at GCSE level across Bedford Borough Schools. In a year which saw the proportion of young people achieving five A* - C grades falling nationally, here in Bedford Borough this figure rose by a massive 6.3%, from 53.4% to 59.7%. This was by far the biggest improvement in performance across the Eastern region, and places Bedford Borough schools' GCSE performance above the national average.
29 Jan 2014
MP welcomes 300 farming riles being simplified or scrapped
South Lakes MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming Tim Farron has today welcomed the news that nearly 300 outdated and redundant rules will be scrapped or simplified.
29 Jan 2014
Essex residents could save £133 a year on energy bills with Lib Dem backed scheme
Essex residents could save up to £133 a year on their gas and electricity bills with a new scheme via Essex County Council. This follows a Lib Dem motion to the Council calling for the scheme in October 2012 and action by the Lib Dem Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to encourage cheaper energy schemes.
29 Jan 2014
Chinese New Year Message 2014 from DPM Nick Clegg MP
"I want to wish everyone celebrating, across the UK and world, a Happy Chinese New Year. And let me join you in welcoming the Year of the Horse.
29 Jan 2014