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
SHA Report Underlines Threat to Hospital Services
The first stage of the East of England Strategic Health Authority (SHA) review of hospital services in the region has only underlined the threat hanging over Bedford Hospital, say Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats.
21 Dec 2006
Hertfordshire: Needless damage to Herts Healthcare
Liberal Democrats believe that Treasury meddling has made Hertfordshire's healthcare crisis worse than it need have been. Already struggling with chronic deficits, the county's two acute hospital trusts have been further wounded by financial rules that should never have been applied. This turned measured efforts to improve operating efficiency into a financial frenzy that has not only damaged current healthcare provision but has jeopardised the future.
21 Dec 2006
How Much are 26 Victoria Crosses Worth?
In the two World Wars the Gurkha Brigade suffered 43,000 casualties, and to date it has won 26 Victoria Crosses - 13 by Gurkhas and 13 by British Officers.
21 Dec 2006
Liberal Democrats pledge to simplify welfare system and end culture of dependency
Gordon Brown's "obsession" with means testing has created a culture of dependency, Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Menzies Campbell warned this week as he unveiled proposals to drastically simplify the welfare system. In a speech to the IPPR, Sir Menzies set out five new Liberal Democrat ideas to improve the benefits system:
21 Dec 2006
Dundee LibDems challenge Labour on Post Office closures
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Thursday 21st December) challenged the Labour Party to back Liberal Democrat plans to save Post Offices and invest in them.
21 Dec 2006
Law, Fairmuir and Hilltown area news - Special Edition of FOCUS for Muirfield, Lintrathen, Downie Park, Park Road and surrounding area
Murray Dick, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Law, Fairmuir & Hilltown, has today (Wednesday 20th December) launched his latest FOCUS newsletter for Muirfield, Lintrathen, Downie Park, Park Road and the surrounding area.
20 Dec 2006