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
Email Spam: A New High
I get so much email spam that I hardly read it anymore - just hit delete. However, the below email arrived over the weekend, and was such a pleasure to read, I thought I'd share. Key reason for doing so was the very strong message that I absolutely shouldn't tell anyone about this email!
12 Nov 2012
MP pedals for the Poppy Factory
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has taken part in a sponsored "24-hour static cycle" event in Parliament, to show support and raise funds for the Poppy Factory, a charity who help ex-service personnel find new employment after leaving the Armed Forces.
12 Nov 2012
MP tables parliamentary motion in support of Northwest blood donor campaign
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has added his voice to the campaign to the NHS Blood and Transport (NHSBT) service's campaign to find 10,000 new blood donors in the Cumbria and the North West of England in 100 days.
12 Nov 2012
Call to raise council tax on mansions, FT.com
George Osborne is being urged by leading Tory MPs to raise council tax on mansions and expensive homes as part of a deal with the Liberal Democrats that would see the chancellor cut welfare benefits in real terms next year.
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12 Nov 2012
BT chosen to provide superfast broadband in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council has announced that British Telecom has been chosen as the preferred bidder to provide superfast broadband across the Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire area.
12 Nov 2012
WC refuses most rate relief applications
Wiltshire Council has admitted that 62% of this financial year's applications have been kicked out. The figures come in reply to a question by Marlborough councillor Nick Fogg, and reveal that all three applications from Marlborough businesses have been refused. The amount of rebate given to those businesses which were successful amounts to just £7869 over the whole county.
11 Nov 2012