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
Assisted Dying Bill - Lords debates on Friday
Lord Falconer's Assisted Dying Bill is now scheduled to begin its Committee Stage reading in the House of Lords this Friday, 7th November 2014.
4 Nov 2014
MP highlights 15,000 free school meals during school meals week
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is celebrating the start of National School meals week by highlighting that 15,078 infant school children across Cumbria are now getting a hot and nutritious free school meal at lunch time.
4 Nov 2014
MP: Cumbria is gaining £40 million from the Better Care Fund
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Cumbria will receive £40 million from the Better Care Fund to improve care for the elderly and those with complex health needs in Cumbria and reduce hospital admissions.
4 Nov 2014
Gosforth eFocus No 24
CHAOS GREETS NEW TRAFFIC LIGHTS ON GREAT NORTH ROAD The new traffic lights on Great North Road/Regent Centre Metro/ASDA/M and S roundabout went "live" this morning. The result from all reports seems to be chaotic, with big tailbacks where none were experienced before. Your Liberal Democrats have already been onto Council officers, who are sending out engineers this over rush hour this afternoon and tomorrow with computer monitoring equipment so the phasing can be adjusted. FULL COUNCIL Tomorrow evening the monthly meeting of Newcastle City Council takes place. Liberal Democrats will be putting forward motions or amendments on small businesses, mental health and dogs. On the subject of which, congratulations to Gosforth-headquartered Greggs has been appointed to a new advisory board on the Prompt Payment Code, which will be tasked with helping ensure suppliers are paid on time and treated fairly. See http://www.thejournal.co.uk/business/business-news/greggs-appointed-prompt-payment-code-8017211 for more.
GLD
4 Nov 2014
BASINGSTOKE PPC Commits to Cross Cancer Out
Basingstoke Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC), Janice Spalding, is backing an appeal to help save the lives of more people with cancer in the constituency and across the UK.
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3 Nov 2014
MP welcomes funding for school sport
Primary schools receive fresh funding boost of over £150 million to improve PE lessons as part of the PE and sport premium. South Lakes MP Tim has said that most local schools will gain nearly £9,000 under the scheme.
3 Nov 2014