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
Dundee Liberal Democrats back calls for proper investment in marine renewable technology
Dundee LibDems have today (Wednesday 2nd April) backed comments by Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Nicol Stephen MSP, who has demanded that the First Minister commits to sustained investment in marine renewable technology.
2 Apr 2008
With Cash Surpluses at East Kent Hospitals Trust, Why Are they Selling Our Royal Victoria?
Under a year since East Kent Hospitals Trust confirmed they were going to save money by selling the main building at Folkestone's Royal Victoria Hospital, the Trust have announced a £7.5m surplus in its budget.
2 Apr 2008
Counter-terrorism Bill debated - 42 days remain unacceptable
The Government's Counter-Terrorism Bill was being debated by MPs yesterday. Speaking at his monthly press conference Gordon Brown said the proposed changes would not mean a "blanket extension to 42 days" on the pre-charge limit for holding suspects.
2 Apr 2008
Mayor-elect tries to get health campaigner sacked!
Senior Lib Dems in Rochdale have slammed Mayor-elect Councillor Robin Parker for trying to get Councillor Jean Ashworth sacked from her job. The Lib Dems have reported Councillor Parker to the Standards Board of England under Sections 5 and 6 of the Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2007. Councillor Parker has been involved in a concerted effort to get Councillor Ashworth sacked from her position as a nurse at Rochdale Infirmary. He emailed health bosses citing the case of Karen Reissman, who was sacked last year for criticising mental health provision in Manchester.
2 Apr 2008
Foundation Trust Status Granted to Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Commenting on the news that Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is today licensed as a Foundation Trust, Oxford West and Abingdon Liberal Democrat MP, Dr Evan Harris, said:
2 Apr 2008
New petrol station proposed for Tettenhall Road
Claire Darke, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Park Ward in May's local council elections, has welcomed the proposal for the re-opening a petrol station on Tettenhall Road near the Newbridge Inn. Since the former Esso petrol station closed more than two years ago residents of Clark Road, Larches Lane, Haden Hill and other roads feeding into Tettenhall Road have suffered from traffic backing up due to the over use of the existing Shell station at the corner of Clarke Road.
1 Apr 2008