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
We all need to help improve children's mental health
It is Children's Mental Health week next week, says Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor, who speaks for Newcastle Liberal Democrats on health issues. So it is timely that a recent report from a committee of MPs has found that only a third of children and young people with mental health conditions receive the treatment they need from the NHS. The report stated that many are turned away because they are not ill enough. Others face long waits - and it could be years before that changes. Prime Minster Theresa May and NHS England bosses have set out a vision for the health service that focuses on preventing ill health, which is welcome, but it's sadly lacking in detail about funding. With one in eight five to 19 year olds said to have a mental disorder and an increasing number of 5 to 15 year olds suffering from an emotional disorder - currently 5.8 per cent - mental health issues are affecting the life chances of young people. If not tackled, this will become a massive legacy which will bite us in the rear big time. In addition
1 Feb 2019
Mole Valley Children Centres - an Open Letter
For the Attention of
1 Feb 2019
Vince welcomes LGBT History Month 2019
Vince Cable MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats, welcomed this year's LGBT History Month which begins today.
1 Feb 2019
Lib Dems call for cross-party support to help rough sleepers
The Liberal Democrats are calling for the Conservatives to back moves to scrap the Vagrancy Act - as figures show rough sleeping is falling in Gloucester.
1 Feb 2019
Slough’s Labour Council’s housing failures: Lib Dems Demand Better for Slough
Robert Plimmer, Chair of Slough Lib Dems, is proposing ways to make progress in dealing with Slough's housing crisis.
1 Feb 2019
Troon Ward Community Meeting: Tuesday February 5th
The Leicester City Council website advises the next Troon Ward Community Meeting will take place on Tuesday February 5th at 6.30pm at The Emerald Centre, 450 Gypsy Lane, Leicester, LE5 0TB.
LLD
1 Feb 2019