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
UK's position in the trade talks with USA does not look promising - standards on the environment and food, and our NHS, at risk
"There is still significant risk that a Trump trade deal could have devastating consequences for the environment, food standards, and our NHS, " Cllr Robin Ashby, who speaks for the Newcastle Liberal Democrats on business issues, says. "Analysis of the UK's objectives published ahead of US-UK trade negotiations show some of the problem areas:
3 Mar 2020
Bill needs strengthened to support all survivors of domestic abuse
Responding to the Government's publication of the Domestic Abuse Bill, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Christine Jardine said:
3 Mar 2020
A488 just before the More Arms - a vehicle grave yard!
Heather says "Please be careful if travelling towards Bishops Castle. The pothole below has been there for in excess of 10 days! There are other bad potholes too. 4 or 5 cars a day are having their tyres shredded, springs destroyed or alloys bent. New steering and balancing damaged too. The picture below shows just some of the damaged parts. Ben Llewellyn of Llewellyn Motors in the Hope Valley showed me this damage on Friday and Radio Shropshire today (2nd Maech). This is beyond a joke! Kier (the Council's contractors) say they will finally do the emergency pothole tomorrow. Maybe they will, maybe they won't! Anybody believe them?"
3 Mar 2020
Motions at East Midlands Conference
There are three motions being brought to our Regional Conference this weekend. Topics include alternatives to HS2, tackling money laundering and scrutiny of Government. You can download a copy of the motions by clicking HERE.
3 Mar 2020
Mayor Dave’s Freedom of Information Request Reveals Cost of NHS Restructuring
Mayor Dave Hodgson has revealed that he has been informed that an NHS restructuring programme has cost over £22 million over the past two years.
3 Mar 2020
Lib Dem priorities dominate Wirral’s budget debate
An amendment to Labour's budget proposed by Wirral's Liberal Democrat councillors was passed by the Council last night. The...
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3 Mar 2020