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
Alzheimer's drugs court challenge
A decision by the government's health watchdog to deny Alzheimer's drugs to patients with mild-stage disease is being challenged at the High Court. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) ruled the medicines - donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine - were not cost effective. But critics argue the decision process was flawed and did not take into account the benefits to carers. It is the first time a judicial review has been sought on a NICE decision.
25 Jun 2007
£6 Billion SAGAA: Folkestone based Saga and AA Announce Merger
The BBC are reporting that Folkestone and Sandgate based Saga, which sells holidays and other products to the over-50s, is to merge with motoring giant AA in a deal valuing the combined firm at £6.15bn.
25 Jun 2007
West End News : Cllr Fraser Macpherson hits out at graffiti vandalism
Dundee LibDem West End councillor Fraser Macpherson has today (Monday 25th June) hit out at graffiti vandals who have defaced much of the Seabraes area of the West End and in particular the viewing platforms.
25 Jun 2007
Zahid Shah calls for clean up in St Peters Ward
Zahid Shah, the Liberal Democrat's Focus Team leader in St Peter's Ward, asked Cllr Robin Lawrence to join him on a brief walk round the ward. Within minutes they had found plies of dumped rubbish in an area of over grown waste land. Concealed in the long grass and nettles there were piles of black bin bags full or household waste and an old carpet.
25 Jun 2007
Olympics Funding Threat To Arts And Heritage
Commenting on the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee report published today, highlighting the impact of diversion of over £160 million from the arts and heritage to the London 2012 Olympic Games, Liberal Democrat Culture Spokesperson Paul Holmes MP said:
25 Jun 2007
Dundee LibDems back "Wrong Trousers Day"
Dundee City Council's Liberal Democrat Depute Economic Development Convener, Cllr Helen Dick, today (Sunday 24th June) gave her backing to "Wrong Trousers Day" (WTD) 2007, taking place this Friday (29th June).
24 Jun 2007