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
Farron: Proposed 3% increase in Minimum Wage is welcome - But we must do more
Yesterday Vince Cable announced to MP's that the Low Pay Commission has recommended a 3% increase in the minimum wage to £6.50 an hour for adults from October. This news has been welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron who has been campaigning for an increase in recent months.
27 Feb 2014
CLIVE JONES TELLS COUNCIL - GET EURO CASH TO PAY FOR FLOOD DEFENCES
Clive Jones, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Wokingham constituency, has called on Tory bosses at Wokingham Borough Council to apply for European Union funding to pay for new flood defences to stop the River Loddon flooding at LoddonBridge and the showcase cinema. He has also suggested they ask for money from the EU to stop the river flooding the road between Arborfield and Shinfield.
27 Feb 2014
Leicestershire Liberal Democrats Publish Alternative Policy on Home to School Transport
When the Conservatives announced their intentions last November to pursue a new Home to School Transport policy based on 'nearest school only', Simon Galton, leader of the Liberal Democrat group, left comments exposing the flaws with such an approach.
26 Feb 2014
MP praises councillors after Waterhead investment is secured
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised councillors Heidi Halliday and Vivienne Rees who spearheaded a community campaign to secure investment for the Waterhead area of Ambleside.
26 Feb 2014
MP welcomes move to release staffing levels on hospital wards
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, will start publishing staffing levels from April. Tim said this is 'another welcome step in restoring public confidence'.
26 Feb 2014
We can be heroes
As three disabled people top a poll of the country's heroic figures, Ian Macrae asks whether this really says anything about the place of disabled people in society
25 Feb 2014