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
Lisa Barrett: Why I got into politics
Lib Dem Candidate Lisa Barrett explains how the need for a pedestrian crossing on her son's school run has led to her becoming a candidate for the County Council elections on Thursday 2nd May. "I'm not a politician - I'm a mum. But, in my opinion, politics, and local government specifically, needs more people like me - not career politicians but people who care about their local community and want to make a difference. That's why I am standing in the place I live.
11 Apr 2013
MP welcomes 'much needed' hospice funding
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed nearly £500,000 for St Mary's Hospice in Ulverston which is used by many residents in South Lakeland. Tim has said the money is much needed but has called on local residents to continue to support the much loved service.
11 Apr 2013
Wadebridge East 'put disabled down' ex-councillor to re-stand
A councillor who quit after saying disabled children should be "put down", is standing for re-election.
10 Apr 2013
Sarah Teather responds to George Osborne's comments on the welfare system and Mick Philpott
Responding to George's Osborne's comments regarding the welfare system and Mick Philpott, who was sentenced to life imprisonment today after being found guilty of the manslaughter of six of his children, Sarah Teather MP said:
10 Apr 2013
Are you worried about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment?
A new report by the Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC) raises concerns around the differences in approach between the two assessment companies, Atos and Capita. It includes a number of recommendations to ensure a fairer and more effective process for disabled people.
10 Apr 2013
Farron welcomes funding for A590 road improvements
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has hailed the announcement of a Government project worth £790,000 to tackle delays on the A590 between M6 junction 36 and the outskirts of Barrow. Tim has thanked councillors Rod Wilson and Janet Willis for their campaigning to make the road safer.
10 Apr 2013