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
A Very Scary Bar Chart On The Bedroom Tax
I am so scared by this that I just had to share it with you, readers. Thanks to the Papworth Trust for asking the question, and to Dr Eoin Clarke for sharing the graphic.
16 Jul 2013
Disability, The New Axis of Evil
The House of Commons debated an Opposition Day motion today calling for disability benefit cuts to be subjected to a cumulative impact assessment - the radical idea that if you subject someone to not one cut, but two, three or even six or more (DLA, ESA, ILF, Bedroom Tax, Benefits Cap, council care budget cuts, and the list goes on, and on, and on) you should actually add up everything they're losing. The standout contribution has to have been from (disabled) Tory MP Paul Maynard (Blackpool North and Cleveleys). "dragged to this Chamber by Pat's petition, We are Spartacus and other extremist disability groups that do not speak for the overall majority." Pat's Petition, extremists? Spartacus, extremists? Damn, better hope the accessibility atGuantanamo Bay's up to scratch for when they line all us uppity crips up for Extraordinary Rendition. "The cumulative impact assessment is a very narrow tool by which to judge the contribution of the disabled community in this country, their potential and what they can ach
16 Jul 2013
Disability row councillor resigns
Collin Brewer has sent in his resignation letter to Cornwall Council. Credit: ITV News West Country
16 Jul 2013
MPs welcomes news that Defra will raise livestock compensation
Cumbrian MPs Tim Farron and Rory Stewart have welcomed the news that Defra will now give extra support to livestock farmers blighted by the recent bad weather.
16 Jul 2013
Levens pumps stay on indefinitely - and community wins a further two year reprieve for Lyth Valley pumps
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked the community, NFU, RSPB, local councillors and others for their work on the long running campaign to deal with flooding and drainage issues in the Lyth Valley.
16 Jul 2013
Rivercare Event- This Saturday
On Saturday the 20th of July, the second Rivercare Event of this year will take place.
16 Jul 2013