Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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 Independent View: Norman Lamb and Liberalism – a conversation at the Institute of Economic Affairs
2015 was a tale of two leadership elections, with the Liberal Democrat debate between Tim Farron and Norman Lamb overshadowed by the seismic shift in the Labour Party. But while Jeremy Corbyn winning the Labour leadership has led to a fundamental debate on the future of the Labour Party, the victory of Tim Farron may prove the more important - particularly if the time comes for the Liberal Democrats to seize back the liberal mantle in British politics. The Liberal Democrats, like the Liberals before them, have always held a useful counter-balancing position, able to simultaneously attack Labour for their illiberal and statist economic policies - which Jeremy Corbyn has exacerbated - and the Tories for their big-state social policy and genuflection to the security and surveillance services. Should Momentum get too much for Labour and cause splits, and should the Tories finally be split asunder over Europe (or both cast out their ideological non-believers in an orgy of blood-letting that would do la Terreur pro
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24 Feb 2016
Chelmsford Lib Dems gagged on homeless debate
Chelmsford Lib Dems have been blocked from raising at tonight's meeting of the whole council the council plans to fine homeless people up to £100. The proposal for a "Public Spaces Protection Order" (PSPO) in High Street, Chelmsford has generated much controversy, including thousands of signatures on different petitions. You can sign our petition here.
24 Feb 2016
It's Cheriton Light Festival this weekend!
From 6pm to 9pm on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February Strange Cargo will be bringing you the third Cheriton Light Festival. There is a line up of extraordinary artists, who have made beautiful artworks for you to see and participate in.
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24 Feb 2016
Council Tax Up In Rugby
Rugby Borough Councils ruling Conservative group has succeeded in having their budget approved at last nights Budget setting Council meeting. This includes a Council tax rise for Rugby's residents - the first in seven years.
24 Feb 2016
Andy backs renewed call for dogs on trams!
Rochdale Lib Dem leader, Councillor Andy Kelly, has called for dogs to be allowed on the Metrolink network. He was speaking after being contacted by constituents from Newhey where he is a councillor. They complained of 'woof' justice having to leave their dogs at home after previously being able to take them on the train.
23 Feb 2016
"No marks for OFSTED boss" says Andy Kelly
Rochdale Lib Dem Leader and youth worker Councillor Andy Kelly has labelled OFSTED's Regional Director Chris Russell as "short-sighted" and claimed that he needed to look at "... the bigger picture". He was speaking after Mr Russell wrote an open letter criticising the proportion of students in the Borough gaining five GCSEs from A* to C including English and Maths. Chris Russell said: "It is worrying that some of the Greater Manchester areas now figures among the worst performing local authorities in England for this measure." Rochdale, Salford, Manchester and Oldham were singled out for criticism.
23 Feb 2016