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
Liberal Democrat Mayor Dave: Bedford-Oxford Rail Link and its Economic Benefits Must Not be Delayed
Lib Dem Mayor of Bedford Dave Hodgson has spoken out about the damage which would be done if the Oxford to Bedford section of East West Rail were delayed, as is being considered by Network Rail. In the summer, the government asked the Chairman of Network Rail, Sir Peter Hendy, to review all rail enhancements to be delivered by 2019, and it is understood that a recommendation to delay completion of the Oxford to Bedford link by three years to 2022, and other elements of the western section of the line to as late as 2026.
13 Nov 2015
Liberal Democrat Mayor Dave: Bedford-Oxford Rail Link and its Economic Benefits Must Not be Delayed
Lib Dem Mayor of Bedford Dave Hodgson has spoken out about the damage which would be done if the Oxford to Bedford section of East West Rail were delayed, as is being considered by Network Rail. In the summer, the government asked the Chairman of Network Rail, Sir Peter Hendy, to review all rail enhancements to be delivered by 2019, and it is understood that a recommendation to delay completion of the Oxford to Bedford link by three years to 2022, and other elements of the western section of the line to as late as 2026.
13 Nov 2015
New Lib Dem leader at County Hall
The Wiltshire Council Liberal Democrat Group are delighted to announce that Councillor Glenis Ansell of Calne has been elected as the new Leader of the Group. Glenis made her first appearance as leader at Tuesday's cabinet meeting in Trowbridge where she grilled the Conservative administration about the failing of the Balfour Beatty contract and the reputational risk this might bring to the council, as well as how to improve the contracting process in future.
13 Nov 2015
Have Your Say on Proposals for School Structural Change
Bedford Borough Council has launched a consultation on plans to deliver a transition from a three-tier education system to a two-tier system with primary and secondary schools.
13 Nov 2015
Vince Cable visits North West Hampshire
Former business secretary Sir Vince Cable was guest of honour for North West Hampshire Liberal Democrats annual dinner at Test...
LG
13 Nov 2015
Farron condemns tax credit reforms
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron will condemn "cruel, heartless, and misjudged" Tory tax credit reforms as he addresses the...
13 Nov 2015