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
Disabled people are ‘stronger and safer’ in EU, say leading academics
Leaving the European Union (EU) would put at risk significant improvements that have been made to the lives of disabled people over the last 15 years, according to three of the country's leading academics working in the disability rights field.
4 Jun 2016
Help for passengers with hidden disabilities who may require additional support
Help for passengers with hidden disabilities who may require additional support
4 Jun 2016
Tortuous trade deals and tough tariffs if we leave - Kate Thick
The Journal's columnist today pointed out that a deal with the EU if we left would require all 27 members to agree - and smaller ones who don't trade much with us have little incentive to be nice to the UK if we leave them in the lurch. Amongst other things she points out is that we just don't have enough skilled negotiators to do all the deals we'd need in under decades. "Leave campaign-supporting economists have as yet not done detailed analyses" of the impact. she says
4 Jun 2016
Goodbye Muhammad Ali - and fond memories of his visit to Newcastle in 1977
How sad that Muhammad Ali (voted the sports personality of the 20th century) has died. He came to Newcastle upon Tyne in1977, and was impressed by the warmth of his reception in the North East, and was moved to say, "I've never been so honoured, not in America itself by Government officials and authority".
DF
4 Jun 2016
Volunteers Week - Let's Give Them all a Big Hand!
Volunteers' Week is an annual event which celebrates the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK. The week plays a huge part in raising the profile of the millions of volunteers who regularly contribute to society, while inspiring others to get involved too. This year, to celebrate the Queen's birthday, the event has been extended to 13 June, so it runs from 1-13 June.
DF
4 Jun 2016
New skatepark for Chelmsford, after nearly seven years of discussions.
Chelmsford Council have published drawings of new skate-ramps for Central Park. They come after nearly seven years of discussions. In Summer 2009 Lib Dem campaigner Stephen Robinson met some skaters who told him that ramps in Central Park needing repairing. Stephen Robinson arranged for some of them to meet council officers and discuss some repairs. In Dec09 (picture) Stephen met them for an update and to discuss the chances of something brand new.
4 Jun 2016