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
Ditchling
Ditchling LibDem councillors back safer route to Hassocks
Councillors Paul Mellor (District) and Sarah Osborne (County) recently met with local cyclists in Ditchling to support the SWARM that cycled from Ditchling to Hassocks. Sarah Osborne spoke at the meeting as the local Lib Dem County Councillor.
12 Oct 2023
MP to lead Parliamentary debate on rail ticket office closures in Cumbria
Next Wednesday, local MP Tim Farron will lead a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of staffing changes on railway stations in Cumbria.
12 Oct 2023
General News and Press Releases
McArthur writes to SSPCA over rehoming centre closure
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has today written to the CEO of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, highlighting concerns raised by constituents involved in animal welfare in Orkney over the closure of the Balmore rehoming centre.
12 Oct 2023
12% fall in cases dealt with by courts as dangerous criminals spared jail due to backlogs
The Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservatives of failing victims of crime as their inability to get to grips with court backlogs has plunged our prison system into crisis and could see sex offenders and burglars temporarily spared prison.
12 Oct 2023
Homes
Rapid increase of HMO developments in Catford
Many of you may have asked yourselves why there has been such a rapid increase in the development of HMOs in Catford. It is as a result of Lewisham Council confirming a non-immediate Article 4 Direction for Lewisham's southern wards.
12 Oct 2023
Rob Blackie
London Loves Business: Lib Dem accuses Sadiq Khan of ‘suppressing’ findings of the Drugs Commission report
Rob Blackie has accused Sadiq Khan of “suppressing” the findings of the Drugs Commission, following reports that it will now not report back until the end of 2024.
12 Oct 2023