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
Survey reveals 2,000 schools may be unable to balance their books
Thousands of schools are already experiencing a funding squeeze and are expecting to be unable to balance their books by the end of the year, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. At a time when public expenditure is under increased scrutiny it appears some schools are already struggling to cope.
28 Sep 2009
MP gets ready to walk through the night to bring cancer service to Kendal
Local MP Tim Farron is preparing for his 'long march' from the Rosemere cancer unit at the Royal Preston Hospital to Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal as part of his campaign which supports bringing cancer treatment services to the South Lakes.
28 Sep 2009
Urgent Action Demanded over Scandal of BPHA's Burnt-Out Garages in Brickhill
Liberal Democrats are calling Bedford Pilgrims Housing Association to account over their failure to maintain garages in Brickhill. Local residents have complained that some of the garages are an extreme safety hazard with dangerous roof structures and burned out cars. Residents have also complained of the garages being used for rough sleeping and drug taking, with fires being lit in the abandoned garages next to their homes.
28 Sep 2009
Let them decide!
Under the Civil Partnership Act 2004, civil partnership ceremonies are forbidden from taking place in any building designed for or used solely for religious purposes. Lib Dem parliamentary spokesperson for Brighton Pavilion, Andrew Falconer, has launched a petition to amend the legislation.
28 Sep 2009
Closure of Village Schools is Direct Result of Lack of Affordable Homes in Rural Areas
Heather Kidd represented the Liberal Democrats at the NHF conference last Thursday and spoke on the Liberal Democrat policy on affordable housing. She commented "It seems we are the only party with a definitive policy, if listening to the other representative is anything to go by!"
28 Sep 2009
Parkdale patrols stepped up
Thanks to the insistence of the Liberal Democrat Focus Team police patrols have been stepped up in the Parkdale and Malcolm Court areas. Residents in the area have asked for Councillor Robin Lawrence and Councillor Claire Darke's help in reducing levels of anti-social behaviour, particularly drinking alcohol.
28 Sep 2009