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
Green Hero - Robert's commitment to tackling plastic pollution is endorsed by Green Liberal Democrats
The Green Liberal Democrat Special Interest Group has endorsed Robert Eggleston, as a Green Hero, recognizing his contribution to promoting environmental sustainability within the Liberal Democrats and beyond. You can find out more about this endorsement online via Green Liberal Democrats Robert is very concerned about the huge problems associated with plastics waste and is one of the authors of the plastics pollution motion that became Lib Dem policy at the 2018 Party conference. He is a key member of the Green Liberal Democrats team which can, together, make environmental change happen in Parliament - VOTE Robert on 12th December to make a difference.
2 Dec 2019
Local pharmacist defends their vital role as Tory Govt has cut their funding in real terms - UK provision only two thirds of EU average, yet still local closures
The Conservative Government has cut the funding to community pharmacy by more than 20% in real terms. This is another example of hostile Tory approach toward our public services.
1 Dec 2019
Policies to the fore!
Jo Swinson now has to share the limelight with policies For reasons which may become clear after the election, it is evident that the strategy adopted by our headquarters has somehow missed its target. Swinsonmania has apparently not shaken the ramparts of our FPTP system. Johnson has scooped up the dregs of the Brexit Party`s arrogance and niaivety (and vote!) and despite a widespread recognition that he is a lying toad, there is a fear amongst small `c` conservative voters that not to vote for Bojo may result in a government led by their nemesis, J Corbyn esquire.
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1 Dec 2019
Lib Dems: 2.7% rail fare rise is a “kick in the teeth” for commuters using Benfleet station
Lib Dems: 2.7% rail fare rise is a "kick in the teeth" for commuters using Benfleet station The Liberal Democrats have said the news that rail fares will rise by 2.7% in 2020 is a "kick in the teeth" for rail passengers using Benfleet Station The increase will leave commuters using Benfleet paying £96 more for an annual season ticket to London.
1 Dec 2019
Sevenoaks Turning Orange
From Sevenoaks to Chipstead to Horton Kirby ..... Sevenoaks is turning Orange
1 Dec 2019
Mismatch of £80m between Tory Manifesto and Costings document
Mismatch of £80m between Tory Manifesto and Costings document Commenting on the publication of the Conservative manifesto for the 2019 General Election, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said that in addition to the 83% of schools which would still have lower per-pupil funding in 2020 than in 2015 in real terms, the Conservative manifesto had revealed £340m of further cuts to school budgets in 2023/24.
1 Dec 2019