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
'Protect our landscape when connecting to the grid' - Tim presses National Grid not to build new cables over countryside
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, met with representatives from National Grid, to discuss the 6 options that have been laid out for connecting sites along the West Coast, including Sellafield and offshore windfarms, to the main grid.
3 Jul 2012
MP raises concern with local hospitals trust over letter
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked for a meeting with local trust bosses after a letter released by Chair Sir David Henshaw and Chief Executive Eric Morton caused alarm.
3 Jul 2012
'Fatigued pilots won't make for a happy holiday season' MP backs local pilot in bid to keep airlines safe
South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, met with local airline pilot, Captain David Hunt, to listen to his concerns about the changes to the EU Flight Time Limitations Directive, which could see pilots landing after being awake for up to 22 hours, potentially jeopardising the safety of passengers.
3 Jul 2012
Referendum folly
Talking about a referendum now is the wrong thing, at the wrong time and for the wrong reasons, says the European Movement This is no time to toy with leaving the European Union. Instead we should remain intimately involved with our EU partners and contribute constructively in developing policies that will allow the British and European economy to regain its competitiveness and create growth and jobs. As the global economy is dealing with existential issues the EU is the right platform for European nations to come together and pursue their common interests. Talking about leaving the EU sends the wrong signal to investors and Britain's global partners and weakens Britain's ability to influence the future direction the EU will take. Petros Fassoulas, Chairman of the European Movement, says "The EU is the world biggest market, a global player able to negotiate on behalf of its members trade deals with rising powers that contribute billions to EU GDP". According to the FCO the UK has already benefited from EU Fr
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2 Jul 2012
You Decide Folkestone West July 2012 - The Biggest Yet!
The July 2012 Folkestone West "You Decide" Day has received a huge number of applications this year from groups supporting the Folkestone West community.
2 Jul 2012
Liberal Democrats demand reserve money for road repairs backlog
In response to the news that Leicestershire County Council is holding reserves of £110m, Lib Dem Councillors will be moving a motion at the Council meeting on Wednesday calling on the Tory Administration to release £3.5m to deal with blocked drains, pot holes and grass cutting which were all subject to funding cuts in the last budget.
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2 Jul 2012