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
Public debate on policing welcome and needed
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the Metropolitan police commissioner - Sir Ian Blair's call for a wide-ranging public debate on the kind of policing the country needs following the terror attacks in July. Mark Oaten, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary said "The future of our police is at a crossroads." Sir Ian has warned that without a change in the way policing is debated, there is a danger of "drift" into further political controversies over issues such as 90-day detention powers and armed response.
16 Nov 2005
Only 2 in 5 leaving Job Seekers Allowance in the South East are moving into work
New figures obtained by Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, David Laws MP show that a shrinking proportion of people coming off Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) have been moving into work over the last six years. In the South East area, the percentage of those coming off JSA who had found work in 2005 is 40.4%, down from 50.2% in 1999.
16 Nov 2005
Lib Dems Slam Pensioner Travel Restrictions
A decision by Bedford's Mayor Frank Branston to restrict pensioners and people with disabilities to off peak only travel along with limiting bus pass use to borough areas has been challenged by Lib Dems.
16 Nov 2005
Rogue and unlicensed taxi drivers put lives at risk
Following a number of complaints, David Jack and the Heath Town Focus team went to investigate for themselves the problems suffered by many people when faced with having to use taxis in the City Centre at night.
16 Nov 2005
New Focus for Heath Town Ward
The November Focus is now being delivered to homes in Heath Town Ward. The main stories are
16 Nov 2005
Liberal Democrats - The Party for younger people - Kennedy
Charles Kennedy today set out his thoughts on the role of younger people within society, and looked ahead to the future direction of politics in Britain in a keynote speech to an audience of young people at the London School of Economics.
15 Nov 2005