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
Henry Vann slams reckless and unfair Labour spending
According to a recent report by the Institute for Public Policy Research, Bedford is in the region that gets the least funding: 18 per cent per person below the national average according to the Barnett formula. Meanwhile, London gets 28 per cent more per person than the national average. That's a spending difference of 46 per cent.
15 Jul 2008
Stamford Sports & Leisure
Action for Stamford Sports and Leisure Group (Chaired by Cllr Jane Peckett) will be meeting with Cllr Linda Neal (Leader of South Kesteven District Council) on 16th July to strongly voice the case for a laned swimming pool and increased Sports and Leisure provision in Stamford.
15 Jul 2008
Campaigners delight as judge promises "authoritative" decision on Gurkha justice campaign in September
Gurkhas who claim they are victims of racial discrimination in respect of settlement rights in Britain have been given the go-ahead to mount a legal challenge in the High Court. Kent Gurkha campaigner Peter Carroll was in the court to hear the decision, along with Shepway District Council leader David Monk.
15 Jul 2008
Forward Diary - 14 to 19 July 2008
Monday 14th July:
15 Jul 2008
FARRON CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ACT OVER BLUETONGUE THREAT
Local MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming, Tim Farron has expressed his concern that Cumbria and other counties in the north of England have yet to be placed in the blue tongue protection zone.
15 Jul 2008
"If someone is prepared to die for our country, they should be able to live in our country"
Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesman Neil Matthews has warmly welcomed the intervention of Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg in backing a Freedom of Information request on its Gurkha policies. Nick Clegg has written to Gordon Brown urging him to end the Government's legal challenges that prevent the release of 50 files relating to its policy on Gurkha soldiers, and repeated his call for the Prime Minister to grant veteran Gurkhas the British citizenship they deserve.
15 Jul 2008