Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Councillors call on Royal Mail to limit planned price rises
Two Hinckley Councillors have written to Royal Mail urging them to limit their planned rise in stamp prices. Next month the price of First Class stamps are likely to rise from the current 46p to an unspecified amount, whilst Second Class stamps are due to rise from 36p to somewhere between 46p and 55p. Liberal Democrat Councillors Michael Mullaney and David Bill have written to Royal Mail urging them to limit the rise in the cost of stamps. Cllr Michael Mullaney (Lib Dem, Hinckley Trinity) said "We urge Royal Mail to limit their planned rise in the price of stamps. "At present there is talk of raising the price of a Second Class stamp to 55p, that would be a whopping increase of over 50%. This level of price rise will make many people reluctant to use Royal Mail unless it's absolutely essential. I hope they realise this and keep their price well below 55p." Cllr David Bill (Lib Dem Hinckley Clarendon) said "Many elderly people and people on low incomes, who may have limited access to emails, rely on stamps to
26 Mar 2012
Diabetes rate increasing
Rates of stroke and kidney failure in people with diabetes have surged in England, according to new analysis by Diabetes UK. An audit of 1.9 million people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes found more than 13,000 had a stroke in 2009-10, a 57% rise from 2006-7. And more than 7,000 had kidney failure, up 31% from 2006-7.
26 Mar 2012
Dementia: PM promises push to tackle 'national crisis'
Extra funding for research into dementia forms a central plank of the government's attempts to tackle the "national crisis" in care. David Cameron said he wanted to see the UK become a world leader in the field. In a move widely welcomed by campaigners, the prime minister promised the research budget would be doubled to £66m by 2015.
26 Mar 2012
Why did the Paralympian Tanny Grey-Thompson crawl from a train?
As Channel 4 News launches No Go Britain, an investigation into transport for the disabled, the UK's most successful disabled athlete reveals how she was recently left stranded on a train. Baroness Grey-Thompson, who with 16 Paralympic medals to her name is Britain's most decorated athlete ever, is calling for renewed efforts to make travelling on public transport easier for mobility-impaired people.
26 Mar 2012
The Need for Fuel Fairness in Bedford Borough Grows More Urgent - Sign our Petition
The fact that petrol and diesel prices have soared to record levels across the country has received a lot of media attention lately. You might think that as average prices increase generally, it would provide an opportunity for the local fuel retailers to allow local prices charged at the pump here to find a level generally comparable to those charged elsewhere. You would sadly be wrong, however, as the facts show that the rank unfairness suffered by motorists and businesses in Bedford is continuing, and the gap of around 5 pence between the cheapest prices here for petrol and diesel and those charged in nearby towns is being maintained. This is utterly indefensible. The rising prices make the need for fuel fairness in Bedford Borough even more urgent, as household budgets are strained further and businesses are left at a growing disadvantage.
26 Mar 2012
Southwark Council set to debate same-sex marriage
London borough of Southwark Councillors will debate Same-sex Marriage at Wednesday's meeting of the Council Assembly. Southwark are the first council in England to hold such a debate. The motion is being tabled with cross-party support and will be proposed by Liberal Democrat Cllr David Noakes and seconded by Labour Cllr Abdul Mohamed.
26 Mar 2012
