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
Farron says 'Virgin petition must be debated in parliament'
Cumbrian MP and President of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron has today called for Virgin Trains loss of the West Coast Main Line to be debated in Parliament, after a petition urging the Government reconsider the decision gained over 100,000 signatures.
24 Aug 2012
Wiltshire athletes represent GB at Paralympics
The London 2012 Paralympics start on 29 August. Aaron Moores who lives in Trowbridge, and Chloe Davies from Midsomer Norton, both train with Trowbridge Amateur Swimming Club and will represent Great Britain in the Paralympic Games swimming event.
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24 Aug 2012
Government is shirking its responsibility on PCC elections
In November voters across England (but not London) and Wales go to the polls to elect new Police and Crime Commissioners. But if this is news to you it's not your fault.
24 Aug 2012
Proposed voluntary dairy code must have teeth says MP
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the government to make sure any proposed voluntary dairy code has 'real teeth'.
24 Aug 2012
Words I didn't expect to say: I Agree With Eric.
The below press release from the Department of Communities and Local Government sets out a series of measures designed to open up local government, make decisions more open and reduce restrictions on reporting from meetings by the public. All seems to be good stuff - but the devil will be in the detail.
24 Aug 2012
Being "uncomfortably close" to a Political Party...
Interesting to read the comments of Gordon Williams, the Shepway Conservative Party agent, on Ann Barnes, who is an independent candidate for November's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections.
23 Aug 2012