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Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

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.

Trans Visibility in the Time of Covid-19

Life has changed significantly in the last few weeks, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Things that used to be easy have become harder. Routine medical care has all but vanished. Our social spaces have largely become inaccessible, or replaced by online gatherings. We are stuck indoors with people we may not be used to spending so much time with. Some of us are stuck with people who are hostile or violent.

MP demands immediate Government intervention as fears that personal protective equipment in Cumbria’s care homes is set to run out by the end of the week

Local MP Tim Farron says there are huge fears among people working in social care in Cumbria that they could run out of personal protective equipment (PPE) by the end of the week.

People living with the most vulnerable must be allowed to be off work - MP

South Lakes MP Tim Farron is urging the Government to allow time off work for those who live with people who are being 'shielded' in order to limit the risk of spreading coronavirus in their household.

Councillor brokers Barclays and Gentoo parking deal to reduce Covid-19 risk for workers

Workers at Barclays offices at Doxford International Business Park in Sunderland won't have to increase their risk of catching or spreading coronavirus after a local councillor stepped in to find a solution to parking problems.

Council agrees to request to delay parking permit rise

Following a request from Lib Dem Councillor Will Forster, Surrey County Council has agreed to postpone its planned increase of residential parking permits due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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