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
The reality of life on disability benefits
Life on benefits is not the picnic the media sometimes like to make it out to be. Let me tell you about my journey through the benefits system so far... I started claiming benefits because of my disability when I was 21 - just over 20 years ago. My mum helped me apply for Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
3 Dec 2015
Baroness Cathy Bakewell Speaks at Stroud LibDem AGM
Cathy Bakewell, who leads for the Liberal Democrats in the Lords on the subject of Housing , was guest Speaker at our AGM in Whitminster on Saturday. The topics discussed included the war in Syria and a reduction in the voting age for the Europe Referendum but most of the questions related to the Housing Bill and its implications for local people. Baroness Bakewell explained that the Bill introduced by the Government was very thin because it included 37 clauses where power was given to Ministers to legislate later. She said that parts of the bill would be vigorously opposed by Liberal Democrat Peers who would co-operate with peers from other parties. In questions from the floor members stressed the importance of making sure that local towns such as Nailsworth and Dursley were excluded from rules forcing housing associations to sell to tenants. Cathy confirmed that this would be a priority.
3 Dec 2015
Here is Tim Farron’s speech in full on Wednesday's debate on Syria from Hansard:
Watch the video here
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3 Dec 2015
Syria: to bomb or not to bomb?
Josh , our new data officer, writes:
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2 Dec 2015
East Berkshire Liberal Democrats Response to Government 2015 Spending Review
East Berks Lib Dems condemn Tory cuts to important services but welcome the adoption of some Lib Dem policies November 29, 2015 12:56 PM
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2 Dec 2015
Hampshire should do more to help the elderly
Liberal Democrat Health and Adult Services spokesman on Hampshire County Council, Cllr David Harrison (pictured) is calling on the Tory led council to raise council tax by 2% to fund care for the elderly. In a statement issued this week he said the county council should take full advantage of the Chancellor's recent relaxation of rules to raise additional funding for adult care. His full statement is given below.
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2 Dec 2015