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
Chris White Condemns May's 'mission creep' over Police Commissioner Role
Hertfordshire's Lib Dem Police and Crime Commissioner candidate Chris White has condemned the Home Secretary's proposals in her speech on Thursday to expand the role of Police and Crime Commissioners.
5 Feb 2016
British requests welcome but there must be fundamental Treaty change - EU Lib Dems
"The changes requested by David Cameron will require treaty change in order to be implemented. But it is also clear that the rest of Europe needs fundamental changes to be able to tackle the multiple crises it faces," says the Leader of the European Liberal Democrats (ALDE), Guy Verhofstadt MEP.
5 Feb 2016
DWFRA is coming
After 68 years of existence Wiltshire Fire Brigade, more recently known as the Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, ceases to exist at the end of March.
5 Feb 2016
Farron: Farm Payments Must Be Made Immediately
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has called for the Rural Payments Agency to make outstanding payments as a matter of urgency, as significant numbers of South Lakes farmers are still waiting to receive overdue funds.
5 Feb 2016
GP Funding Must Not Neglect North - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government not to neglect the north of England, as the latest analysis of funding data shows that London's share of funding is set to increase whereas areas in the north including Cumbria are set to see their share fall.
5 Feb 2016
Former MP weighs into Rochdale MPs expenses investigation
Former MP Paul Rowen says Simon Danczuk must '...accept consequences of his actions.' 'Rules are quite clear and he has broken them.' War of words between Lib Dems and Danczuk continue. Former Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has weighed into the row over Simon Danczuk's expenses. Paul, who has remained silent until now, has criticised the latest comments by Mr Danczuk trying to defend his expenses. This follows news that IPSA (the Independent Parliamentary Standard's Authority) is to carry out an official investigation into his accommodation claims. Before Mr Danczuk was elected to Parliament, he made great play of Paul Rowen claiming for bananas for Rochdale Sixth Form Students on work experience - even stalking the former MP dressed as a bunch of bananas. Paul said: "Mr Danczuk's latest statement, blaming Government officials for mistakes in his claims - beggars belief. He is blaming IPSA officers earning a fraction of his salary for telling him his claims were OK - although there is no evidence to suggest he did
5 Feb 2016