Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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13 Sep 2023
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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
MP thanks Police for their hard work during Appleby Horse Fair
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today expressed his gratitude to Cumbria Police for their hard work during this years Appleby Horse Fair.
11 Jun 2012
Apprenticeship review launched
Apprenticeship schemes were criticised recently by a committee of MPs for delivering "no real benefit" The Lib Dem Business...
11 Jun 2012
Freight Specific Charges proposed by Rail Regulator - "A Matter of Concern"
Despite the positive objectives for transfer of freight from road to rail in the Department for Transport's recent Command Paper, the Office of the Rail Regulator (ORR) is proposing new charges on railfreight. ORR has received advice on the risk of loss of business (and consequently more heavy goods traffic on roads) that might arise from some of these specific charges - aimed at particular market segments e.g. nuclear waste, coal for power stations, iron ore, biomass. However ORR is prepared to contemplate the high risk of a 10% reduction in some types of railfreight.
11 Jun 2012
Freight Specific Charges proposed by Rail Regulator - "A Matter of Concern"
Despite the positive objectives for transfer of freight from road to rail in the Department for Transport's recent Command Paper, the Office of the Rail Regulator (ORR) is proposing new charges on railfreight. ORR has received advice on the risk of loss of business (and consequently more heavy goods traffic on roads) that might arise from some of these specific charges - aimed at particular market segments e.g. nuclear waste, coal for power stations, iron ore, biomass. However ORR is prepared to contemplate the high risk of a 10% reduction in some types of railfreight.
11 Jun 2012
Davey: Electricity Market Reforms will keep the lights on, bills down and air clean
Keeping the lights on, consumers energy bills down and creating cleaner electricity to help tackle climate change, are the three goals of ambitious draft electricity market reform legislation published today.
10 Jun 2012
Andrew Duff wants new approach to battle against counterfeit
Andrew Duff, Liberal Democrat MEP for the East of England, welcomes the shift of opinion among MEPs towards rejection of the Anti-Counterfeiting Agreement.
9 Jun 2012