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
County Council facing further severe cuts
On 22 September 2016 a meeting of Warwickshire County Council heard a statement from the Conservative Leader outlining plans to cut a further £67 million from the Council's expenditure over the next three years, threatening up to another 317 jobs. The statement will be followed by consultation with unions, staff and the public, and comes ahead of the Chancellor's Autumn Statement in Westminster on 23 November. Next February the County Council must set its budget for the next three years.
WLD
26 Sep 2016
Warwickshire does not need more grammar schools
Warwickshire Liberal Democrats voted on 22 September 2016 in support of a county council motion expressing concern that the Government's intention to introduce more Grammar Schools could undermine the quality of the existing schools network and reduce social mobility. Together with Labour and Green members, they defeated the Conservatives by 28 to 25 on a recorded vote.
WLD
26 Sep 2016
Our Candidate for Old Basing
Richard has lived in Old Basing since moving to Basingstoke in 2010. He is a dentist based at Gwynne Dental in the town...
JS
26 Sep 2016
Dilton Marsh Station to be extended
An application has been submitted by Network Rail to rebuild and extend both platforms. The impetus for this is the introduction of replacement train units on the route. According to NR:
26 Sep 2016
MP celebrates Beatrix Potter stamp with Royal Mail
South Lakes MP Tim Farron met with representatives of the Royal Mail last week, to celebrate their commemorative stamp which was produced last month in honour of the 150th anniversary of Lake District author Beatrix Potter.
26 Sep 2016
Farron backs NFU campaign for British Farmers
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has given his support to the NFU's campaign to Back British Farming.
26 Sep 2016