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
Tory Financial Incompetence: £15.5m of Surrey County Council savings written off
Commenting on the announcement that £15.5 million of projected savings in Surrey County Council's Adult Social Care budget is being written off, Liberal Democrat Adult Social Care Spokesperson Fiona White said "This is Tory financial incompetence of the highest order.
25 Mar 2014
19 Questions Nick Clegg Should Ask Nigel Farage in LBC's Europe Debate
In recent months, with the exception perhaps of the BBC's Andrew Neil, TV interviewers have failed to land many blows on cheeky-chappy, man-of-the-people, buy-me-a-beer-mate Nigel Farage, populist leader of the UK Independence Party (Ukip). Could Nick Clegg do their job for them tonight?
MHPD
25 Mar 2014
Farron: Govt must protect rural GP practices
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will tomorrow say in a debate in Parliament that rural GP practices are at risk unless the Government tell NHS England to step in and offer a new funding solution.
25 Mar 2014
No better time to take on an apprentice - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said extended funding for apprenticeships means that 'there is no better time to take one on'.
25 Mar 2014
What Budget 2014 means for carers
This briefing is a short summary of the major areas of the ways in which the March 2014 Budget will affect carers and their families. Whilst announcing some elements of a more favourable economic forecast, the Chancellor also confirmed that spending reductions will continue for at least the next five years including the planned introduction of a cap on total welfare spending. Alongside a number of changes to tax and duties, the Chancellor also announced additional support for savers, new flexibility on accessing private pension pots and a small increase in the Carer's Allowance earnings limit.
24 Mar 2014
Turn Up and Go service for disabled customers
'Turn up and Go' service means that disabled people needing assistance can simply arrive at stations and have staff help them without being asked to book in advance. The 'Turn up and Go' service is already in place on London Underground
24 Mar 2014