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
Mental health reform 'unproven'
A major review has concluded there is little evidence to suggest a key plank of government plans to toughen up mental health laws actually works. The Mental Health Bill would allow people with untreatable personality disorders to be detained, even if they have not committed a crime. But a review found no sound evidence these community treatments orders had been beneficial in other countries. The government rejected accusations the review had been buried.
8 Mar 2007
NHS urged to boost diabetes care
More people are being diagnosed with diabetes, but the NHS has to do more to meet the challenge of treating them, the government has said. The assessment by the Department of Health reveals how the Health Service has fared with implementing 2003 guidelines on the disease.
8 Mar 2007
BBC Pothole Feedback - Have Your Say on Shepway's Roads!
Do you know any really bad potholes locally? The BBC are asking feedback on the worst potholes in the local area - and after years of neglect of local roads by Kent County Council, there are certainly many examples in Shepway!
8 Mar 2007
100% Elected Upper Chamber Vote For Modern Democracy
Speaking in yesterday's House of Lords reform debate, Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield said:
8 Mar 2007
Shops Must Reduce Wasteful Packaging
Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield has backed a Bill presented by Liberal Democrat Shadow Local Government Secretary Andrew Stunell MP to require all large shops to accept packing returned by customers.
8 Mar 2007
Heritage Reforms Must Be Fully Funded
Commenting on the long awaited publication of the Heritage White Paper today, Liberal Democrat Heritage Spokesman Paul Holmes MP said:
8 Mar 2007