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
Adam Smith Institute supports LVT but also Planning Reform
Like its founder, the Adam Smith Institute (ASI) has always spoken up for LVT in general terms but once again it has published a muddled report that merely recommends its introdction on "major [housing] developments". The ASI report recently had a little mainstream publicity and can be found here https://www.adamsmith.org/news/build-build-build-and-beat-the-germans-again
TV
11 Nov 2020
Germany Lander to introduce a land value tax
The German state (Land) of Baden-Wurttemburg has taken the historic step of legislating to introduce a state-wide Land Value Tax. See https://www.grundsteuerreform.net/aktuelles/ for details (you may need to translate from the German).
TV
11 Nov 2020
Brentwood Centre: Lib Dem councillors call for improved accessibility
Entrance to Brentwood Centre (photo www.creativecommons.org) ...
11 Nov 2020
Chinese Labour Corp Commemoration - a personal remembrance
Until about 2 years ago, when an exhibition of the Chinese Labour Corp was held in Birmingham, I was unaware of the Chinese Labour Corp and what they did. It was only then, after living in the UK for 45 years, that I realised that nearly 100,000 Chinese people had served Britain during the First World War. They were then forgotten until a few years ago when a group of people from the Chinese community fought hard for the Chinese Labour Corp to be formally recognised by the UK Government.
DYP
11 Nov 2020
Temporary Road Closure - Crows Nest
Road Closure: Snailbeach Farm To Crows Nest, Snailbeach
11 Nov 2020
MP secures agreement from Health Secretary to review COVID guidance for outdoor education centres
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to change Government guidance which currently advises schools not to run residential trips.
11 Nov 2020