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
Grove ward litter pick
Productive day for local residents and Lib Dem's, out litter picking next to the Gloucester Rd allotments. Lots of rubbish collected, great the sun was out. #standingup4trowbridge
SWWLD
25 Oct 2020
Let's combat the scary waste statistics around Halloween
A recent poll of 3,000 adults in the UK, carried out by the food charity Hubbub, revealed that of the 24m pumpkins likely to be bought this October, around half will be carved but the flesh not used. Hubbub has warned this will add to the UK's mountain of avoidable food waste.
25 Oct 2020
Government fails to support for children on school meals this half-term
Children going hungry is, sadly, not a new problem, but remains an unacceptable feature of our society. The Government has failed to provide support for children on school meals this half-term, despite the opportunity to do so and in the face of nationwide pressure led by footballer Marcus Rashford.
25 Oct 2020
Local Business Steps In On School Meals
Founded in Rochdale in 2005, Chunky Chicken has become a hugely succesful national fast food chain - but co-founder Fareed Nasir feels that his success comes with responsibilities. After a week of frustration at the antics on the Tories in Westminster he decided yesterday to get involved by offering free lunches to local school children during the coming half term break. Speaking to Milkstone & Deeplish Lib Dems today, Mr. Nasir made it clear that he simply couldn't stand by and allow local children to go hungry - 'These kids need to be fed', said Mr. Nasir.
MDLD
25 Oct 2020
"Where have all the laptops gone?" - as home study hit, Newcastle Liberal Democrats councillors are calling for answers from the Council and Government
Opposition Liberal Democrats councillors are calling for Newcastle City Council urgently to raise concerns with the Government's Department for Education after it emerged that dozens of city schools may see a promised allocation of laptops for schoolchildren slashed by 80%.
25 Oct 2020
Help Us Avoid a Local Lockdown This Half Term
With announcements that large parts of the country are moving further up the national COVID tiers Mayor Dave Hodgson has asked everyone to pull together to keep each other safe and avoid a Liverpool-style lockdown.
25 Oct 2020