Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Nicol Stephen lends support to Chris Hall's Lochee campaign
Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader, Nicol Stephen MSP, today (Tuesday 9th October) visited Dundee to lend his support for the Lochee Liberal Democrat campaign and its candidate, Chris Hall.
9 Oct 2007
Farron attacks Foot and Mouth statement: "It's not enough!"
Tim Farron, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming and DEFRA Select Committee member has attacked Hilary Benn's Commons statement which announced a package of support for beleaguered farmers. Mr Farron, who last week called for the Hill Farm Allowance budget to be doubled, stated that the £8.5m in support that the Secretary of State announced was welcome, but nowhere near sufficient.
9 Oct 2007
Farron lists Pre-Budget Report demands for South Lakeland
Local MP, Tim Farron has issued three demands to the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, who delivers his first Pre-Budget Report today. The PBR, which is traditionally delivered in November, is intended as a precursor to the Budget itself and gives an update on the state of the nation's finances as well as announcing proposed new tax measures.
9 Oct 2007
New Focus for Park Ward
Park Ward Focus team has started to deliver their October Focus across the Ward. You can find a PDF version in the Download area of this site - look in Park Ward/2007.
9 Oct 2007
Will Shepway Suffer at Labour's Hands in Spending Review?
In the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) announced later today, the Chancellor Alistair Darling is expected to announce that local government expenditure is expected to be squeezed. Ahead of the CSR the Local Government Association has warned that without additional funding for local government and care of the elderly, council tax bills will have to rise.
9 Oct 2007
Councillor Rush slams Health Secretary
Heywood North Councillor Peter Rush has slammed Health Secretary Alan Johnson for "ignoring Heywood". Councillor Rush sent dozens of petitions signed by Heywood residents to Mr Johnson just before his controversial decision to axe hospital services. The petition made the plea to keep maternity and the special care baby unit at Fairfield.
9 Oct 2007