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
Scrapping the Minister for Refugees Shows Theresa May’s Government Is Shrinking Away From Its Role in Solving the Refugee Crisis 25/0
In September 2015 the then-Prime Minister, David Cameron, appointed the first minister for Syrian refugees - Richard Harrington. I would like to say that this showed his leadership on the biggest issue of our times and demonstrated the Government's dedication to tackling it. Unfortunately, the appointment was in response to mounting political and public pressure for the Conservative government do more and gave Cameron something to announce whilst visiting a refugee camp in Lebanon. Frankly, whatever the reason for the appointment it was a welcome step giving politicians someone to hold to account and helped ensure better coordination and leadership across government departments. Less than a year on, and with a new Conservative Prime Minister in place, the role has been scrapped. It looks like a go at compassionate conservatism was short-lived. May's spinners have been desperately trying to make people believe that the abolition of this role is an 'upgrade'. They will have a hard job of that.
TFMP
28 Jul 2016
Ouseburn Lib Dems oppose Uptin House planning application
Cllr Gareth Kane has today objected to the proposed demolition of the historic Uptin House on Stepney Road, to be replaced by more student accommodation. The text of his objection letter reads:
CGK
27 Jul 2016
Sheffield, Nottingham, Liverpool, Norwich and Oldham Prides This Weekend
Local Lib Dems will be out with Pride this weekend across England, supporting their LGBT+ communities at Pride events. You're welcome to join us to show support, and take part in our Human Rights campaign. Details are as follows; details for Brighton Pride, and our Manchester Pride parade with Baroness Lynne Featherstone, will be published soon.
27 Jul 2016
Is it OK to be jealous?
A disabled friend of mine posted a very thought provoking comment in one of my many social groups on Facebook yesterday. Something that has got me thinking big-time.
27 Jul 2016
Wheelchair user's video goes viral after bus driver refuses to lower ramp for him
A young disabled man's Facebook complaint about a bus driver he says refused to lower a ramp for him has gone viral.
27 Jul 2016
Council’s Digital Move to Avert £10 million of Cuts
Bedford Borough Council will pursue a plan to make greater use of digital technology to save £10 million per year. In a speech presenting the plans at a recent meeting of the Council's Executive, Mayor Dave Hodgson described the pursuit of a digital operating model as vital in order to prevent service cuts which would 'change the Council beyond all recognition'.
27 Jul 2016