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
Local football fever hits Parliament!
The Second Division Play-Off Final between Rochdale AFC and Stockport County is a huge talking point amongst MPs. The rivalry though has not stopped three MPs joining forces and praising the achievements of both clubs. Paul Rowen (Rochdale), Mark Hunter (Cheadle) and Andrew Stunell (Hazel Grove) have put in an Early Day Motion into Parliament.
21 May 2008
Rochdale MP reacts angrily to 'Class B' rugby snub
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has signed up to a campaign to get Rugby League classified as a 'Class A' sport. He was reacting after Sport England's controversial banding (Class B) of the popular local sport. The banding affects the money going into the grass roots level sport though the Community Club Development Programme.
21 May 2008
Mehdi Kazemi granted asylum in UK
After a long battle which has been covered in many national newspapers, DELGA have welcomed the announcement today that Mehdi Kazemi, an Iranian who said he would be killed if returned to his homeland because of his sexual orientation, has at last been granted asylum in the UK.
20 May 2008
EU backs Liz's "no hierarchy of discrimination"
The European Parliament has voted to adopt a report by the Liberal Democrat MEP for the West Midlands, Liz Lynne, calling for protection for bisexual, gay and lesbian people from discrimination.
20 May 2008
Liberal Democrats react to delusional interpretation of damning report by District Auditor
Liberal Democrats today responded to the examination of the damning report by the District Auditor over the recruitment process for the chief executive post at the county council, branding the Conservative Administration's claim that it only contained "a few minor procedural matters" as bordering on delusional.
20 May 2008
Local MP to open new Workbase offices
Local MP Tim Farron will this Friday open the new Kendal offices of Workbase, a charity which helps those recovering from mental ill health return to employment. Workbase achieves this by providing an opportunity to learn new skills and gradually introduce a working lifestyle back to the client within a normal working environment with regular hours and pro-active employment.
20 May 2008