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
Government cuts leave sick and disabled facing SIX MONTHS wait for vital cash
Sick and disabled people will still be left waiting six months for vital cash despite a Government pledge to cut waiting times.
16 Sep 2014
Rebalancing universal credit: Making it work for disabled people
This report focuses on support for disabled people under universal credit. Whilst we support the principles of universal credit, our analysis shows two important types of problems that will particularly affect disabled people; one relating to work incentives, the other concerning out of work support:
16 Sep 2014
MP secures £7.8 million for extra schools funding
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has heralded the news that his campaign for fairer schools funding means that rural schools in our area will benefit from an extra £7.8 million next year. Tim has fought for the last four years for better funding for small rural schools throughout the county.
16 Sep 2014
Huge turnout for Hinckley Business event
Hinckley County Councillor Michael Mullaney welcomed the huge attendance at a recent business networking event in Hinckley as a sign of how positive things are going in the area.
16 Sep 2014
MP asks ministers for national park boundary decision
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to senior government ministers to ask them when the decision on the National Park boundaries will be taken. Tim has said local residents deserve to know what will happen and should not have to put up with this 'limbo'.
16 Sep 2014
Disappointment over Kent County Council response to road Safety Fears on Sandgate High Street
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller has reacted with disappointment that Kent County Council are unwilling to act on road safety fears along a narrow stretch of Sandgate High Street. Gary reported the issue to UKIP County Councillor Hod Birkby, who forwarded a Kent County Council Highways, Transportation & Waste officer's response.
16 Sep 2014