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
Woking residents deserve better
It may be that the recent 'block' voting by the Tory members in Woking Borough Council is a way in which to keep the length of the Council sessions to a reasonable time? However this means that we have many important decisions being compressed into one meeting, some of them involving millions of pounds of investment, possibly without balanced debate and consideration.
8 Jan 2019
Social housing neglect due to lack of political will
Responding to calls from housing charity Shelter for more social housing, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Housing Dean Crofts said "Conservative Ministers have neglected social housing for far too long. The housing crisis is leaving people unable to afford a home of their own or, even worse, without a roof over their head. Councils building social homes for rent is not only the quickest and most cost-effective way to produce the maximum amount of homes, but it is so important due to the secure tenancy they offer vulnerable tenants."
8 Jan 2019
TUCAN - launch of the Trade Union Clean Air Network on Wednesday 6th February
If you are a Green Liberal Democrat and a Trade Unionist you may wish to accept the invitation below to attend the launch of TUCAN - the Trade Union Clean Air Network - on Wednesday 6th February at 2.00pm. Air Pollution has been described as a Public Health Emergency that affects every sity and most, if not every, workplace. It is not only a Trade Union issue it is an issue for everyone. We should not forget that Air Pollution is associated with 40,000 premature deaths each year in the UK.
KD
7 Jan 2019
MP kicks off new series of ‘Town Hall meetings’ in Kendal
Local MP Tim Farron will kick off his 2019 series of 'Town Hall meetings' across the South Lakes at Kendal Town Hall this Thursday evening.
7 Jan 2019
Massive cuts to preventative care in Cumbria means new cash for NHS is just smoke and mirrors - MP
Local MP Tim Farron says that today's promise of more money for the NHS is nothing but smoke and mirrors after the Government decided to yet again slash spending on preventative health care.
7 Jan 2019
Former Conservative Leader of Northamptonshire quits
Heather Smith, the former Conservative Leader of Northamptonshire County Council last week quit as a Councillor.
7 Jan 2019