Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
William Hunter Way Development
Ahead of the Extraordinary Council meeting on Monday, the Liberal Democrats confirm they are committed to getting the best...
23 Nov 2012
“Liberal Democrats welcome Labour’s support for Nick Clegg’s £1bn Youth Contract” Cllr Brendan Glynane
The Leader of the Official Liberal Democrat Opposition at County Hall, Cllr Brendan Glynane, has welcomed a motion from the Labour group calling for more apprenticeships in Northamptonshire. Last Council meeting Liberal Democrat Councillor Chris Lofts proposed a similar motion calling for an increase in apprenticeships supported through Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership, which the Tories opposed.
DLD
23 Nov 2012
New report highlights failures of Work Capability Assessment as Spartacus campaign awaits Harrington’s final review
A new report from the Spartacus campaign today (Monday 12 November) analyses the failures of the Government's Work Capability Assessment and the Employment & Support Allowance system, which is supposed to support people who are too sick or disabled to work.
21 Nov 2012
Double heart bypass patient in post-operative intensive care is sent Government letter ordering him back to work
Danny Shurmer, 60, was recovering in Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Had benefits withdrawn and didn't win an appeal until nine months later Controversial Work Capability Assessment carried out by ATOS A heart patient was told he was fit for work - just a day after a double heart bypass operation.
WILLIAMCOOK
21 Nov 2012
Fury at Part Time Police Commissioner
Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats are stunned that the newly elected Conservative police Commissioner, David Lloyd, has announced that he will not only take his £75,000 a year PCC salary, but also collect over £18,000 as a county councillor and a Dacorum councillor, including carrying on as Chair of that Council's Development Control Committee.
GGHLDPO
21 Nov 2012
Christmas Lights Switch-On and Fireworks Tonight!
Tonight is the night of the big Christmas Lights Switch-On and Fireworks show on the Embankment. This is always a great event, and in addition to the customary appearance of Father Christmas himself, we also have another very special guest joining us tonight. Bedford's very own 2012 Olympic hero Etienne Stott will be there, adding to the excitement around this ever-popular free event.
21 Nov 2012