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
NHS should be transformed into a People's Health Service - Clegg
Speaking ahead of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the NHS, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has criticised the Government's record of waste and inefficient centralised control in the health service, which has led to widening health inequalities.
10 Jun 2008
Tory leader's 'Apprentice' PR stunt is an insult
The offer of a council job to the runner up of the BBC's 'The Apprentice' has been attacked by the opposition Liberal Democrats as a gimmick and an insult. Tom Smith-Hughes, Leader of the Council's Lib Dem group, said: "This is another sad example of Lord Hanningfield's obsession with headline-grabbing gimmicks. Remember his daft suggestion that a bank holiday should be created around the Oscar win by Essex girl Helen Mirren?
10 Jun 2008
CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO SAVE POST OFFICE
GREG, KAREN, and DOREEN have been campaigning on behalf of residents to save the Post Office on Newton Road.
10 Jun 2008
Tory leader's 'Apprentice' PR stunt insult
Commenting on Essex County Council leader, Lord Hanningfield's plans to offer a council job to whichever candidate is runner up of the BBC's 'The Apprentice', Tom Smith-Hughes, Leader of the council's Liberal Democrats' group, said:
10 Jun 2008
Liberal Democrats in Guildford back Carers' Week
Sue Doughty and the Guildford Liberal Democrats have given their backing to Carers' Week, which is all about showing support for the hundreds of local residents who care for dependent relatives and friends.
9 Jun 2008
Farron urges Government to take action over epilepsy deaths
Local MP Tim Farron has today tabled a Parliamentary Question urging the Government to take action over sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP), by establishing a national monitoring and research centre. Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disease, affecting around 1 in 130 people in England, which is a similar number to those suffering diabetes. Unfortunately, deaths as a direct result of epilepsy are rising, and even with optimal care 30% of people with epilepsy will continue to have seizures, and so will continue to be at risk from unexplainable death.
9 Jun 2008