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
By-election victory for Liberal Democrats in Totnes By-election
On 27th July the Liberal Democrats gained a seat on South Hams District Council, at the Totnes Ward by-election caused by the resignation of Labour councillor David Horsburgh. The figures were:
9 Aug 2016
Lib Dems launch Pennines Public Transport Consultation
Rochdale Lib Dem Leader Councillor Andy Kelly has joined forces with local transport campaigners to launch a consultation on the future of public transport in the Pennines. He was speaking after meeting with the Commercial Director of First Buses to discuss the removal of the 182 daytime service. Lib Dems claim that this has had a devastating impact for local people - especially those who rely on it to get to the Royal Oldham Hospital. 562 local people have signed an online petition with hundreds more signing paper copies.
9 Aug 2016
New psychology building and the Centre for Applied Autism Research opened
The new 10 West building was officially opened on Wednesday 20 July by eminent psychologist Dame Vicki Bruce, an expert on human face perception and person memory. It provides space for the expansion of the Department of Psychology, including the new Centre for Applied Autism Research (CAAR), a new home for the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and a dedicated postgraduate study space on its upper floors.
8 Aug 2016
Concern over Mordaunt’s ‘troubling’ appointment as disability minister
Disabled activists say they are "deeply concerned" by the "troubling" decision to appoint an outspoken supporter of legalising assisted suicide as the new minister for disabled people.
8 Aug 2016
2016.07.21 - Marks & Spencer launching autism-friendly school wear
The National Autistic Society are delighted to have teamed up with Marks & Spencer to support the development of their brand new 'Easy Dressing' school uniform collection. It's available for sale from 1 August, but you can already sign up to register your interest on their website.
8 Aug 2016
Disabled people 'treated like second-class citizens' - watchdog
Out of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue. Media captionArtist Julie and her dog Precious face daily transport challenges as Nikki Fox reports
8 Aug 2016