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
Charles Kennedy: A Tragic Flaw – newly updated biography by Greg Hurst
When Greg Hurst's biography of Charles Kennedy, A Tragic Flaw, first came out in 2006 it was rightly praised for treating a controversial and sensitive subject in an exemplary way, with very few of those involved in the contentious and emotional events it recounted having complaints over the book's accuracy. Newly updated since Kennedy's death in 2015, the book maintains its excellence and rightly summarises Kennedy's political approach: "both temperamentally and politically, Charles Kennedy was generally reluctant to commit himself to irrevocable decisions but it is noticeable that some of his best judgements [such as over Iraq] were made when he was forced to do so".
MP
13 Dec 2015
letter to Weston Mercury - Councillor Mike Bell
CONSERVATIVE Councillor Richard Nightingale says that Hutton Moor is the best site for a new swimming pool for Weston. What a U-turn from the man who once saw himself as the Tropicana's saviour to now being a cheerleader for abandoning the dream of getting our seafront pool back!
CMB
13 Dec 2015
Petition calling for local Co-Op to be saved gets strong response
A petition, calling for the threatened Hinckley Co-Op store to be kept open has been submitted to Co-Op managers. The petition, organised by Hinckley Lib Dem councillors collected over 550 signatures. The popular department store on Castle Street Hinckley is one of six department stores, the other five being nearby in Warwickshire, that the Heart of England Co-Op propose to close. Hinckley Lib Dem Councillors have written to the Heart of England Co-Op, enclosing the petition and asking them to reconsider the closure plans. Hinckley County Councillor Michael Mullaney said "Lots of local residents are extremely passionate about the town's Co-Op Department Store. Many people have signed the petition to keep it open and I hope the Heads of the Heart of England Co-Op will rethink and keep this much loved Hinckley store open. "The Co-Op rightly says it values its roots in local communities, a good way it can show that is by changing it's mind and keeping the Hinckley Co-Op open".
12 Dec 2015
Farron Meets Floods Minister
South Lakes MP Tim Farron met today with Floods Minister Rory Stewart MP, showing him affected areas in Sandylands, to put pressure on the government to help residents affected by the floods.
12 Dec 2015
EU bulletin 12th December 2015 - accessing your online subscriptions anywhere in EU
The EU has proposed a ruling that would allow its citizens to take their copyrighted online content with them as they travel around member states. This will mean that you'll have access to your online subscriptions, accessing everything from your movies to sport and iPlayer. The BBC has announced its backing of the EU proposals. There's a brief report here: http://www.techradar.com/news/television/the-bbc-wants-you-to-take-iplayer-on-holiday-with-you-1310943
12 Dec 2015
Liberal Democrats gain council seat from UKIP in Huntingdon East (Huntingdonshire)
Result : LDEM: 45.0% (+13.8) CON: 31.8% (+5.9) UKIP: 15.6% (-16.9) LAB: 7.5% (-2.9)
11 Dec 2015