Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
Prime Minister must announce a full investigation into potential Russian interference of UK democracy
Finally the long awaited #RussiaReport has been released and no surprises it raises yet more questions. - The report concluded the Government failed to prepare or conduct any proper assessment of Russian interference with the 2016 Brexit referendum - The UK government is also accused of having "actively avoided" looking for Russian interference during the EU referendum. The Liberal Democrats state that the Prime Minister must announce a full investigation into potential Russian interference of our democracy Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said: "This watershed report confirms an alarming truth: this Conservative Government has failed to take the Russian threat to our democracy seriously, even despite the clear evidence they interfered to help Donald Trump to the presidency in 2016. "The first duty of government is to protect its citizens. However, the Conservatives have been found asleep at their post with their failure to conduct an assessment of Rus
21 Jul 2020
MP votes to protect UK food, animal welfare and environmental standards and the NHS in future trade deals
In the House of Commons last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron voted to protect UK food, farming and environmental standards and the NHS from being sold out in future trade deals.
21 Jul 2020
MP tells Government to give support to the excluded three million not second homeowners
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to give support to the millions of people excluded from government support schemes, rather than providing tax cuts for second homeowners.
21 Jul 2020
Test and trace privacy fiasco yet another blunder as Ministers fail to get a grip on information collection, storage, access and protection, risling take-up by worried people
As privacy campaigners accuse the Government's test and trace programme of breaking data protection laws, and some people say they will refuse to take part in it, Newcastle Liberal Democrats Health and Social Care spokesperson Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor said:
21 Jul 2020
Sending a letter is no substitute for decent sick pay for care workers
Labour councillors have voted down a proposal by Lib Dem councillors to ensure that contracted care workers have the same...
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21 Jul 2020
Lib Dems demand Govt extension of support to protect local jobs
The Liberal Democrats are urging the Government to continue furlough support until it is safe to do so and extend support to...
21 Jul 2020