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
Tim Farron calls on Chris Rennard to step down from Federal Executive
Tim Farron has issued the following statement calling on Chris Rennard to step down from the Federal Executive position to which he was elected by Liberal Democrat Lords last week: As you know, Chris Rennard's election to the Federal Executive has prompted party members to call for a Special Conference.
TFMP
17 Nov 2015
British Council in China
"When I studied Chinese at Oxford 40-odd years ago I was considered mad by most of my contemporaries, but this year there will be...
JF
17 Nov 2015
NEW BOOK Equal Ever After: the fight for same-sex marriage and how Lynne Featherstone made it happen
That same-sex marriage became a reality is largely down to Lynne Featherstone. As Equalities Minister in the coalition government, Featherstone worked tirelessly with activists, lawyers, campaigners and civil servants to achieve a change in the law that would be of epochal importance to the gay community.
DMP
17 Nov 2015
Councillor abseils off Church for local Homeless Charity
Hinckley Councillor Michael Mullaney abseiled off the side of St Mary's Church Tower in Hinckley recently in order to raise money for a local Homeless Group. Hinckley Homeless Group needs to raise £15,000 to keep Lawrence House a shelter for homeless young people between 16 and 25 open. This follows Leicestershire County Council cutting back on the funding to the group. Michael Mullaney said "Thank you to the Reverend John Whittaker and all who organised the abseil event. "Hinckley Homeless Group do a remarkable job helping to house homeless local young people. I did the abseil in order to help them with raising the money they need to stay open. "There is sadly still a need for homeless accommodation for young people in the Hinckley area. It is therefore vital Lawrence House stays open and I'm glad the abseil has helped them towards raising the money they need."
17 Nov 2015
The Paris Attack strengthens support for Liberalism
Social media is awash with similar responses to this weekend's tragedy:
AC
17 Nov 2015
Not now and not ever.
I am appalled.
16 Nov 2015