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
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
Lib Dem MP accuses Government of abusing Parliamentary Procedure!
Rochdale's Lib Dem MP has described the Labour Government of treating their colleague - Former Cabinet Minister Clare Short disgracefully after "talking out" her Private Member's Bill last Friday afternoon. Ms Short's Bill was called the "Armed Forces (Parliamentary Approval for Participation in Armed Conflict) Bill".
25 Oct 2005
The local NHS- your views are needed!
The Liberal Democrats have a special website dedicated to the NHS - www.libdemnhswatch.com - to help paint a true picture of the National Health Service.
25 Oct 2005
Biomass report could have gone further - Baker
Commenting on the publication of the Biomass Taskforce's Report, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP said:
25 Oct 2005
Container on its way to help Earthquake Victims!
Well over 1000 boxes of blankets, tents and vital supplies are on their way in a huge 40 foot container to the Bhimber District of Azad Kashmir. The container was filled in a frantic 2 hour effort last Friday involving dozens of local people. Volunteers came from as far as Warrington and Preston to join the local effort.
24 Oct 2005