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
Lib Dems demand Govt extension of support to protect local jobs
The Liberal Democrats are urging the Government to continue furlough support until it is safe to do so and extend support to those who have so far been excluded by the Government. Acting leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey MP, who is asking the public to join his campaign to protect workers, warned the "pandemic hasn't affected everyone equally" and called for the Government to do more.
24 Jul 2020
Local leisure facilities update
Fusion Lifestyle and Bedford Borough Council have been following national guidance regarding the safe reopening of leisure facilities within the Borough during COVID-19.
24 Jul 2020
Lack of economic planning for a pandemic highlights "astonishing" government failure says Commons Public Accounts Committee report - jobs, livelihoods at unnecessary risk say Liberal Democrats
"Where was the plan? We demand an immediate independent inquiry on lack of preparedness and to learn lessons for the future", Cllr Colin Ferguson, who speaks for Newcastle Liberal Democrats on financial matters said as a Public Accounts Committee report published today finds an "astonishing" failure on the part of the Government to prepare for the economic impact of a pandemic.
24 Jul 2020
Community Hub Hailed as Volunteers Step Up to Support the Vulnerable During Coronavirus
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have paid tribute to the huge 'volunteer force' which has been supporting the vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.
24 Jul 2020
Meet your Councillors: Cllr Victor Abbott
I am the South Hams District Councillor for Ivybridge East (and also the Vice Chair of the South Hams Liberal Democrats). I was first elected to the District Council in 2019 and am interested in seeing local government funding restored, housing issues and infrastructure, and the implementation of a more representative electoral system.
24 Jul 2020
Pay rises without cash mean more cuts to schools and the police. Warm words are not enough - Liberal Democrats Acting Leader Ed Davey
Liberal Democrat Acting Leader Ed Davey has welcomed that nearly 900,000 public sector workers will receive a pay rise but has warned of the consequences of the cost being met out of existing departmental budgets. He said:
24 Jul 2020