Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
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
DWP admit to backlog in sickness benefit
At least 35,000 people applying for sickness benefit are waiting longer than 13 weeks, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted. DWP officials are privately blaming the backlog of employment and support allowance claims on French firm Atos, which carries out medical assessments. Atos Healthcare said it had recruited additional staff and extended opening hours in response to the situation. One member of DWP staff described the situation as "in meltdown".
8 Feb 2012
'South Lakes B&B proved World Class - Let's shout about it' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has applauded the achievement of Riverside Bed & Breakfast in Ambleside in gaining 3rd place in TripAdvisor's best Bed & Breakfast in the world and has petitioned Parliament to recognise the exceptional standard of U.K B & B accommodation ahead of the Olypmics.
8 Feb 2012
Campaign to back pedestrian crossing in south Chelmsford
Residents in the Tile Kiln / Moulsham Lodge neighbourhood are working with their local Lib Dem Councillors to back plans for a pedestrian crossing. County Councillor Jude Deakin will be taking their concerns to Essex County Council. You can back the campaign by joining the Facebook group http://www.facebook.com/groups/341238239242015/ or signing the online petition: http://ourcampaign.org.uk/schoolcrossings
8 Feb 2012
Tory minister condemns Surrey tax rise
The Tory Secretary of State for Local Government, Eric Pickles, has criticised Councils for increases in Council tax for the coming year. He spoke of the Councils having a "moral duty" to freeze the levy.
8 Feb 2012
FUNDING SECURED JUST IN TIME AS COLD WEATHER LOOMS OVER US
Bedford Borough Council has secured an extra £124,500 funding to ensure vulnerable people stay warm throughout life-threatening spells of cold weather. The outcomes of the Warm Homes, Healthy People project will reduce the level of cold related illness and winter deaths in Bedford Borough due to cold housing.
8 Feb 2012
Labour hypocrisy on bankers’ bonuses – Burt
Commenting on yesterday's opposition debate, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Committee on Business,...
8 Feb 2012