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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
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"Government waiting targets nonsense" says Lib Dem MP

Commenting on the details of the maximum 18 week waiting list target announced by the Department of Health, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Steve Webb MP said: "Despite the Government's assurances, too many people are still waiting far too long for NHS treatment. It is outrageous for the Government to boast about hitting its 18 week target when their definition excludes some of the treatments with the longest waits. "It is nonsense for the Government to claim they are abolishing waiting in the NHS. For some services, ranging from fertility treatment to hearing aids, some people are currently waiting years."

11 May 2006
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Street lights mean 30mph poster

Mobile speed Cameras in Shepway

The Folkestone Herald reports that mobile speed cameras will be operating in Shepway next week. The vehicles will be in the district on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday week commencing 15th May.

11 May 2006
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Mothers with learning difficulties need more support - Brooke

Responding to the Bristol University report Finding The Right Support?, published today, which calls for mothers with learning difficulties to be given more support to allow them to keep their children, Liberal Democrat children's Spokesperson, Annette Brooke MP said:

11 May 2006
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"Nuclear not the future," say Dundee Liberal Democrats

Dundee City Council Liberal Democrat Vice Convener of Environmental Services and Sustainability, Cllr Helen Dick, said today (Thursday 11th May) that she fully backed comments made earlier this week by Jo Swinson MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Scottish Secretary, that the future shape of the UK's National Grid must not be weighted in favour of new nuclear power.

11 May 2006
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