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
LIBERAL DEMOCRAT ACHIEVEMENTS IN GOVERNMENT
Over 1 million new jobs have been created and unemployment is far lower than in 2010. Many new jobs are in the green technology sector and the creative industries, giving real opportunities to our young people. 1.2 million apprenticeships have started and the economy is growing. There is more to do and we shall legislate to make zero hours contracts tied to one employer a thing of the past. Workers have a right to know how much they will earn as a minimum each week/month. We shall continue to enforce payment of the minimum wage by all employers and to push for a universal living wage.
JK
9 Mar 2015
Heather Challenges Child Protection Policy
In the wake of the horrendous failures in child protection in Rotherham and Oxfordshire, I am seriously concerned about the strength of our child protection policy after a presentation by council officers recently. The problem in Shropshire is that we have a large number of small, privately run children's homes. Although all are registered with OFSTED, its pretty clear that many are not on the Council's radar. Although I'm sure most are professionally run much of the recent cases of abuse have centres on children in care homes. Where do these sit with child protection?
8 Mar 2015
Your call to Envirocall (and anything else on 0191 278 7878)
Like us, your heart probably sinks at the thought of ringing a call centre with an automated response. So recently we visited the part of the Civic Centre where Peggy (yes, the machine has a name!) receives 1 million calls a year, to see what happens to them.
8 Mar 2015
Making Our Schools Work for Our Children
Folkestone and Hythe Parliamentary Campaigner Lynne Beaumont has welcomed a Lib Dem commitment to end child illiteracy by 2025.
8 Mar 2015
Epsom & Ewell Budget reveals RA’s Lack of Vision
Responding to the 2015 budget for Epsom & Ewell, Lib Dem councillor Alison Kelly noted that the Residents Association needed a 2% council tax increase because they had run out of reserves and run out of fresh ideas.
8 Mar 2015
Another century for team Nash ...
A further 100 people signed the petition against the development of Ashlawn Road this week. This brings the total number of signatures to 800. Cllr Lewis is collecting the signatures in his personal capacity as ward councillor for the Rokeby & Overslade Ward.
8 Mar 2015