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 Democrats oppose Terrorism Bill
The Government's Terrorism Bill faces its second reading in the House of Commons today. The Liberal Democrats are set to vote against the Bill; however the Conservatives have said they will back it.
26 Oct 2005
Roding Valley- Update!
Here is a round up of news stories from your Roding Liberal Democrat Focus Team:
26 Oct 2005
New web site in fight to safeguard civil liberties
The Liberal Democrats today launched a new anti-ID Card web site, as their latest weapon in the fight against the introduction of compulsory Identity Cards. The Shepway Liberal Democrats backed the new site, as part of their ongoing support for the No2Id campaign.
25 Oct 2005
Unfair Council Tax continues to rise
Following predictions from the Local Government Association that council tax will rise by an average of 7% next year, the Liberal Democrats have revealed the impact this will have on council tax bills across England. Householders in the East and West Midlands will see their average council tax bill rises to over £1000 a year for the first time.
25 Oct 2005
Government block 'No war without approval' Bill
The Government has blocked Clare Short's Private Members Bill aimed at trying to limit the government's power to send British troops to war without parliamentary approval. Sir Menzies Campbell, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, said "Parliament missed a rare opportunity to assert its authority over the executive. To send British troops into battle is the ultimate responsibility and it should be one for Members of Parliament"
25 Oct 2005
Lib Dem Transport welcomes action on Metrolink fare dodgers!
Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen, the Lib Dem Shadow Transport Spokesperson has given his cautious backing to the fight against Metrolink Fare Dodgers. The GMPTE have recently announced that they will step up the fight to avert people not paying to use the Metrolink.
25 Oct 2005