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
The Conservatives selling off the Green Investment Bank is environmentally irresponsible
Newcastle Liberal Democrats condemn Tories' move to wash its hands of the Green Investment Bank, which was established at the insistence of the Liberal Democrats in 2012. They raised around £3bn after investing £3.8 bn
22 Apr 2017
Tim Farron on ITV tomorrow
On its first episode back since the Easter break, @Peston will be talking to the @LibDems Leader @timfarron. Starts 10am this Sunday #Peston
22 Apr 2017
Government must publish pollution report – Davey
The Liberal Democrats have demanded the government publish a highly embarrassing report on air pollution before the election. Ed Davey, former cabinet minister for Energy and Climate Change, has said the government is reportedly blocking release of its report into air pollution because it is worried the "shaming" findings would become a major election issue.
22 Apr 2017
Solidarity with Scientists – our knowledge-based economy rests on the success of our science sector
Access to the EU Research Infrastructure and Horizon 2020 funding has been the bedrock of our research output. Over €80 billion of funding is open for the UK to access and the adversarial rhetoric about our relationship with the EU from the Conservatives puts this in jeopardy.
22 Apr 2017
Fall in retail sales suggests post-Brexit honeymoon is over
Liberal Democrat former Business Secretary, Vince Cable who famously predicted the credit crunch, has warned that the recent fall in retail sales are a sign the "post-Brexit honeymoon" for the UK economy is coming to an end.
NWHLD
22 Apr 2017
Tories getting betrayal in early on pensions, tax and NI
Local Liberal Democrats have condemned remarks by Theresa May and Philip Hammond that suggest the Conservatives will drop their commitment to the triple lock on pensions and might also hike taxes and National Insurance.
NWHLD
22 Apr 2017