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
Disabled pensioners freed from 'unnecessary' benefits checks
Disabled pensioners will no longer face "unnecessary" repeat assessments to continue receiving benefits, the work and pensions secretary has announced. From spring, 270,000 people in Britain will not have personal independence payments (PIPs) regularly reviewed.
13 Mar 2019
Social care 'national scandal and disgrace'
It is one of the biggest domestic policy issues of our times - where should the balance be struck between the individual and the state's responsibility for paying for care in old age? A much-anticipated government policy paper for England has still not surfaced. Experts are calling it a "national scandal" with services in parts of the country near collapse and millions of vulnerable people deprived of the care and support they need.
HP
13 Mar 2019
Tory U-turn on cuts to disability clubs
The drastic cuts to funding for disability friendship clubs, which Wiltshire Council's beleagured administration proudly announced last month, have now been postponed at least until next year. This follows an outcry from those affected and their supporters. The responsible cabinet member, Jerry Wickham, said: "I very much regret the upset this has caused to the users and staff at the clubs and I extend my apologies."
13 Mar 2019
'I was accused of pretending that my daughter was sick'
It was a revelation that left Nicky Rowlands aghast - the moment she discovered she was being accused of fabricating the illness that had left her daughter in pain. Worse was to come. Her daughter Bethanie had to go to a hospital unit for a psychological disorder which she did not have.
RC
13 Mar 2019
Independent Waveney Councillor joins the Lib Dems
Independent Waveney Councillor paul light joins the Liberal democrats Today we are pleased to welcome Waveney District Cllr Paul Light to the Party. Former Independent Councillor Paul brings with him a long and distinguished period of public service as Councillor representing the residents of the Carlton Colvile seat on Waveney District Council and Carlton Colville Town Council.
13 Mar 2019
Shock news: "more than 70" homes could be built at former police station site
Shocking news for residents in the High Street/London Road area as Essex Police admit that despite opposition to a massive 70 homes on the old police station site that was voted in by the Conservatves in 2017, it looks like even more could be built.
13 Mar 2019