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
Cumbria's primary schools gain millions for sport - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that primary schools in Cumbria are to get over £2 million of sports funding this academic year. Furthermore, because the government has secured the funding until 2020 this will give our schools a potential £12 million windfall over the next few years.
18 Feb 2014
MP launches fairtrade fortnight
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging local residents to support Fairtrade Fortnight 2014. This year's event will run from 24 February until 9 March.
18 Feb 2014
The Effluent Hits the Affluent
The floods have hit Datchet and neighbouring Eton. In the words of Deborah Orr (Guardian 15'th Feb) the effluent has hit the affluent. The prime minister, who used to talk about hard choices, has announced that money is no object. When the wealthy scream for suckle at the teat of central funding, money gushes with no questions asked.
DC
18 Feb 2014
Councils fail to prioritise disabled bedroom tax-hit tenants
Councils are ignoring government guidance and failing to prioritise disabled people for paymentsto help cope with the bedroom tax, a study has claimed.
17 Feb 2014
Decisions made on only 1 in 5 PIP claims
New DWP statistics published today show that only 34,200 of the 220,300 disabled people making a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim have received a decision. The new data covers the period from 8 April 2013, when PIP was introduced, up to 31 December 2013.
17 Feb 2014
medconfidential keep my secrets
How to opt out *BREAKING NEWS, 7 Feb 2014* UPDATE 12/2/14: We are awaiting official clarification from DH and HSCIC, expected soon.
17 Feb 2014