Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Lyons report shows council tax remains unfair
Commenting on the Lyons report on local government reform, Liberal Democrat Local Government Spokesperson, Sarah Teather MP said "Lyons' research shows that no amount of tinkering with council tax - extra bands, revaluation or discounts - will make it fair."
15 Dec 2005
People in Kent opposed to Police force merger plans
People in Kent have delivered a resounding 'yes' vote to retain their own county police force. Kent Police Authority was told at a meeting on Wednesday 14 December that nearly four out of five people do not want their police service to merge with others under Home Office proposals to create new strategic regional forces.
15 Dec 2005
Liberal Democrats call for investigation into Rendition flights
At Prime Minister's Questions today Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy MP challenged Tony Blair to hold an enquiry into rendition flights. This follows claims that MI6 officers interrogated a former UK student in Pakistan and then handed him to the CIA for 'extraordinary rendition' and torture.
14 Dec 2005
Cameron's selection policy will damage children's chances - Davey
Commenting on Conservative statements making clear that they support education reforms that would allow schools to set their own admissions policy, including selection by ability, Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary Edward Davey MP said:
14 Dec 2005
Lib Dems Call For End to Travel Restrictions Following Financial Settlement
Speaking following the Governments announcement on the Provisional Local Government Settlement, Bedford Borough Council Lib Dem Group Leader, Michael Headley, said:
14 Dec 2005
Ex Education Secretary opposes Blair's school plans
Former education secretary Estelle Morris may vote against government plans to reform schools. Tony Blair is facing a Labour backbench rebellion over a proposal to create "independent" state schools in England. Under the government's education white paper, some schools would become self-governing trusts, with more freedom from local authorities over their finances, staff and which pupils they take.
13 Dec 2005