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
Member reminder: Have you registered for September Conference yet?
Party members have just three weeks, until 29 June, to register for the Liberal Democrats Federal Conference at the discounted rate. Conference this year will take place at the Brighton Centre on Kings road Brighton between 15-20 September.
8 Jun 2007
G8 Leaders agree compromise deal on Climate Change
Leaders of the G8 nations have agreed to a compromise deal on tackling climate change, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said. "We agreed... that CO2 emissions must first be stopped and then followed by substantial reductions," she said. Reports said the leaders had agreed to hold talks on a replacement to the Kyoto Protocol within a UN framework. The G8 today agreed to 'discuss' targets to cut emissions by 50% by 2050.
8 Jun 2007
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill in the Lords
The House of Lords is due to vote on the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill later this month. Having initially insisted that it was a matter 'for Parliament to decide', both Gordon Brown and David Cameron are now saying they oppose the Bill 'in its current form', adding to the ongoing strong Liberal Democrat opposition to the bill.
8 Jun 2007
Dundee LibDem councillor praises work on improved street lighting service
Dundee City Council's LibDem Planning & Transport Convener today (Friday 8th June) praised the work of a Dundee-based street-lighting partnership in continuing to drive down repair costs.
8 Jun 2007
Dundee LibDems welcome moves on parking
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Thursday 7th June) welcomed news that the City is set to have a comprehensive car parking strategy that will help contribute to the economy of the city.
7 Jun 2007
Remembering Alan Turing
The Liberal Democrats are calling for the House of Commons to remember the gay cryptographer Alan Turing tomorrow, on the 53rd anniversary of his death. He is famous for having invented the Turing machine and been key to cracking the German Enigma code during World War Two, but was found dead after being convicted of having a sexual relationship with another man.
7 Jun 2007