Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
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
Liberal Democrat dossier shows need for anti-terror leaks to end
The Liberal Democrats today called for an investigation into leaks that potentially endanger anti-terror investigations. The party has produced a dossier of examples of unofficial briefings from Whitehall and Westminster related to anti-terror cases, which were premature or inaccurate and potentially compromised investigations. This comes after Peter Clarke, Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, said that the people responsible for such leaks should be 'thoroughly ashamed' and that leaks 'put lives at risk'. David Cameron also demanded an inquiry into the incident during PMQs in the Commons today.
25 Apr 2007
LABOUR ON THE SLIDE
A report in The Independent this week showed Labour at a record low in the polls. Just over a week before the local elections and the party has slid to 27 points in the polls, just 5 points ahead of the Liberal Democrats who have been making steady increases in recent months.
25 Apr 2007
Whitby Lib Dems say "We Can Cut Crime"
Whitby Liberal Democrats launched their 'We Can Cut Crime' campaign in the town on Saturday Morning. Councillor Rob Broadley and Parliamentary Candidate Tania Exley-Moore were joined by Lib Dem local election candidates for Esk Valley and Mulgrave, Graham Peirson and John Stonehouse.
25 Apr 2007
OFT to look at £30,000 bill for ear implant
The parents of a six-year-old girl who was born profoundly deaf are complaining to the Office of Fair Trading after the NHS refused to provide her with a second "bionic ear" implant, leaving them with a £30,000 bill for the operation.
25 Apr 2007
Schools to share £1m access fund
Almost £1m is to be spent on Derbyshire's schools to make them more accessible for disabled staff, visitors and pupils.
25 Apr 2007
Amputee athlete aims for Olympics
Three years ago Oscar Pistorius had never stepped onto a track, let alone run a race. Today he is an athletics sensation - holder of world records in the 100m, 200m and 400m events. His coach, Ampie Louw, says Oscar is "a natural champion - born that way".
25 Apr 2007