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
Disabled man gun case is dropped
A disabled Derbyshire man who allegedly threatened a group of teenagers with an imitation gun will not be prosecuted. The youngsters said they had stopped to help Michael Shaw, 67, from Ironville, with his broken down mobility scooter last September. They said he then brandished the weapon. Mr Shaw claimed he felt intimidated and so showed them the gun.
1 May 2008
Crewe and Nantwich - Labour call snap Parliamentary by-election for May 22nd
Labour have called the Crewe and Nantwich by-election for May 22nd, just three weeks time. Labour's chief whip, moved the writ in Parliament today. This is eight days ahead of the funeral of Gwyneth Dunwoody, the Labour MP whose death has prompted the by-election - a sign that Labour are desperate for a quick election to minimise the time opponents have to gain momentum in the seat.
30 Apr 2008
Rob Marris has been taken in by Government spin over tax rise
Liberal Democrats in Wolverhampton South West have accused Labour MP Rob Marris of letting down local people on low and modest incomes, by backing the Government over the doubling of the 10p tax rate without an adequate compensation package.
30 Apr 2008
Government must drop 42 day plans
Home Office officials have considered averting a Commons defeat on 42-day detention by suggesting judges could be empowered to order the release of those being held for more than the current limit of 28 days under control order or a tag, even though they would remain technically subject to a 42-day detention order.
30 Apr 2008
Standards Board confirm that Mayor-Elect has a case to answer
'Mayor-Elect', Councillor Robin Parker, will be investigated after trying to use his influence as a Councillor to get Jean Ashworth sacked from her job at Rochdale Infirmary. The complaint to the Standards Board related to a series of emails that Councillor Parker sent to health bosses demanding that Councillor Ashworth be disciplined. If the complaint is upheld, Councillor Parker could become the first Mayor ever to be removed from office by the Standard's Board.
30 Apr 2008
Bus Users Hold Up
BUS USERS FORUM HOLD UP
30 Apr 2008