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
Speaker agrees to Lib Dem request for an emergency debate on the UK's extradition laws
In a highly unusual move, Commons Speaker Michael Martin allowed Wednesday's debate after a request by Liberal Democrat MP Nick Clegg. Mr Clegg said an extradition accord with the US is one-sided because the Americans have failed to ratify it. "It's difficult to understand why the government should enact such an important piece of legislation without also exercising the political pressure in Washington, that is only this week belatedly being brought to bear, to encourage the US Congress to enact its side of the bargain," he said.
12 Jul 2006
Blair says UK needs nuclear power
Tony Blair insisted yesterday that the UK needed nuclear power as part of a mixture of energy sources if it was to reduce carbon emissions and remain self-sufficient. The prime minister spoke ahead of the publication of the government's energy review, which include plans for a new generation of nuclear power stations. The Liberal Democrats are opposing an increase in nuclear power and favour using more reusable energy.
12 Jul 2006
Farron uses Parliamentary debate to back farmers' buy-out of Sedbergh Auction Mart
MP Tim Farron used a debate in the House of Commons this afternoon to back Sedbergh farmers who are seeking to buy-out Sedbergh Auction Mart which is currently for sale on the open market after the parent company, CCM, closed the gates in April.
12 Jul 2006
Fire Service Reform Confused
Commenting on the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Committee report into the Fire and Rescue Service released today, Paul Holmes, MP for Chesterfield, said:
12 Jul 2006
Dundee LibDem Finance Convener points to 'vastly improved' Council Tax collection
Dundee City Council's Liberal Democrat Finance Convener today (Tuesday 11th July) hailed the 3.6% increase in the City Council's in-year Council Tax collection as a 'vastly improved' situation.
11 Jul 2006
Email leak fuels clamour to scrap ID Cards scheme
It emerged at the weekend that the Government is planning a scaled-down version of the project so that it can meet a 2008 deadline. The plans emerged in a series of emails between officials working on the project, leaked to the Sunday Times, which warn that the interim version may not be "even remotely feasible".
11 Jul 2006