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
GM Crops should be approved unless proven safe say Liberal Democrats
Ministers must not approve commercial planting of GM crops in England, until it is proved safe, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary Chris Huhne has said. Responses to a Defra survey showed that most opposed Defra's plan to allow GM crops to be grown in fields at least 35m from non-GM crops. A Defra spokesman said they would await the results of three reports, due next spring, before plans are taken further. No commercial GM crops are yet grown in the UK, but the government wants to have measures in place in England for the coexistence of GM and organic crops.
9 Nov 2007
Queen's Speech a disappointment for Devizes - Lib Dems
"A disappointing string of announcements with no vision" - that's the
9 Nov 2007
Paul Holmes MP opens ECOskies Renewable Energy Training Centre
Chesterfield MP Paul Holmes today officially opened the ECOskies Renewable Energy Training Centre at Markham Vale. The fantastic new training centre is on the M1 Commerce Park, near the new junction 29a. The centre is the country's first dedicated renewable energy training centre offering courses for installers in renewable energy technologies including: solar hot water, solar photovoltaic, wind turbines, ground-source and air-source heat pumps.
9 Nov 2007
New ID Cards costings show scheme an even bigger waste of money
The projected cost of the identity card scheme will be £5.612bn over the next 10 years, the Home Office announced today. The cost figures, which are for October 2007 to October 2017, cover set up and the operational expenses of the scheme.
8 Nov 2007
Consult us over future
Campaigners have called for a 'thorough' public consultation to investigate plans for a major retail and housing development.
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8 Nov 2007
Young People are a Priority
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has agreed that providing facilities for young people, specifically 11 - 19 year olds, should be a priority over the next few years in local recreation grounds. The proposal, put forward by the Lib Dems at October's meeting of the Leisure Committee, will be taken forward by the council.
8 Nov 2007