Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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13 Sep 2023
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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
CAMPBELL CALLS FOR LEADERS' TV DEBATE
Sir Menzies Campbell, has repeated his call for a live TV debate between party leaders. The Lib Dem leader said he could 'not wait to debate against Gordon Brown', adding that David Cameron was a 'Johnny-come-lately on this issue', following his recent call for party leaders to lock horns. At a press conference on Tuesday, Mr Brown was repeatedly asked whether he would take part in a debate - in an effort to boost voters' interest. He said there were opportunities to quiz him at prime minister's questions.
5 Sep 2007
Revised Nickolls Quarry Plans Submitted
Revisions and further information for the development of Nickolls Quarry site at Hythe have been submitted to Shepway District Council.
4 Sep 2007
NETWORK RAIL REPORT WELCOMED, BUT PUBLIC INQUIRY NEEDED INTO GRAYRIGG ACCIDENT
Local MP Tim Farron has reacted to the publication of Network Rail's internal report into the Grayrigg train accident with a renewed call for a public inquiry into the incidents at Grayrigg and at Potters Bar in Hertfordshire. The Network Rail report confirms that the accident was caused by the deterioration of the points at Grayrigg - a deterioration which had not been spotted because of a breakdown in the inspection regime together with issues with engineers getting access to the tracks to inspect them after Virgin's tilting trains were introduced to the West Coast Main Line.
4 Sep 2007
SCARBOROUGH LIB DEMS BACK GREEN ACTION PLAN
LIBERAL Democrats in Scarborough have welcomed plans that will make Britain a zero carbon country by the middle of the century.
4 Sep 2007
Changes to Services Must Reflect Needs of Local Bus Users say Lib Dems
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are calling on Stagecoach to re-introduce evening bus services and to give careful consideration to the impact of ending through-town services on local bus users
4 Sep 2007
Lib Dem MP nominated for gay award
DELGA are delighted to hear that Bristol West MP Stephen Williams has been shortlisted for this year's Gay & Lesbian Awards. In June 2006, Williams launched a campaign against homophobic bullying, after organising the Education and Skills Select Committee's first ever enquiry into the issue of bullying in schools, and the nomination reflects that contribution to furthering the cause of lesbian and gay equality.
4 Sep 2007