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
Taking it to the Lords
An amendment to the Education and Inspections Bill, proposed by the Liberal Democrats, tackling homophobic bullying was not debated or voted upon at yesterday's report stage and third reading. The proposed new clause, seeking to impose a statutory duty on schools to implement policies to tackle homophobic bullying, was not debated because other aspects of the Bill used up all the scheduled time.
26 May 2006
Lib Dems 'want violence register'
Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell has called for a "violent crimes" register and an end to the automatic release of prisoners halfway through sentences. He also says the right to vote must continue to be denied to people in jail for serious crimes and foreign criminals must serve sentences in their home country or be deported on release.
26 May 2006
Dundee LibDems' concern at Labour Government's failure to tackle fraud and error
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Friday 26th May) expressed concern over new statistics released by the Department for Work and Pensions showing that targets for reducing levels of fraud and error in payments of Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance and Pensions Credit have been missed.
26 May 2006
£25,000 Overhaul for War Memorial on Vicky Park
A £25,000 overhaul on the Arch of Remembrance in Victoria Park is being brought forward.
26 May 2006
HOLMES HAMMERS HOSPITAL TARIFF CUT
Paul Holmes, MP for Chesterfield, has tabled a damning Early Day Motion condemning the Government's gross mismanagement of NHS finances, following the announcement on Tuesday that 43 nurses at Chesterfield's Royal Hospital will lose their jobs.
26 May 2006
CHESTERFIELD NURSES FALL VICTIM TO BLAIR'S CUTS
Shocked nursing staff at Chesterfield's Royal Hospital, were today told that 43 posts will to be axed as a result of Government cuts in NHS funding.
26 May 2006