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
Joan Walmsley writes…Taxing patience and taxing patients
In order to "incentivise employers to think differently about their recruitment and skills decisions and the balance between investing in UK skills and overseas recruitment" (Lord Nash in the Lords on Tuesday) the government has decided to introduce an Immigration Skills Charge, a tax of £1000 per employee, per year, paid in advance by an employer wishing to recruit a skilled worker from outside the European Economic Area. It does not apply to everyone, of course. Exceptions have been made for a variety of post-graduate scientists (including social and humanities scientists), research and development managers, and higher education teaching professionals.
JW
25 Mar 2017
Suffolk 2017 ~ Jobs and the economy
To improve the quality of life of people in Suffolk and ensure we have the resources we need to run better schools, fair social...
25 Mar 2017
Standing Room Only at ALTER's York Fringe
A record number of new members attended the Spring Conference in York, and ALTER's fringe was packed. Vice Chair Tony Vickers spoke about the housing crisis, and secretary David Cooper unveiled a proposed tax (provisionally called the " Property Uplift Recovery Tax") on overseas investors in the UK housing market.
25 Mar 2017
Liberal Democrats Continue to Make Gains in Principal Council By Elections
Starting from the day after the General Election i.e. 6th May, 2016, the Liberal Democrats have now gained 35 council seats in principal local authority by elections.
25 Mar 2017
Liberal Democrats Continue to Make Gains in Principal Council By Elections
Starting from the day after the General Election i.e. 6th May, 2016, the Liberal Democrats have now gained 35 council seats in principal local authority by elections.
25 Mar 2017
Norman Lamb's speech during the Health debate at York Conference
Here s Norman Lamb's speech from this afternoon's health debate:
24 Mar 2017