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
New Climate Ambassador for Chelmsford
The whole Chelmsford community is being encouraged to come together to help combat climate change. Chelmsford City Council has created a new role of Climate Ambassador and appointed Councillor Tom Willis to the position.
11 Aug 2020
Government must provide practical and financial support ahead of schools opening fully
Responding to comments from the Prime Minister that reopening schools fully is a "national priority", Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Layla Moran said:
11 Aug 2020
Government should encourage universities to “exercise leniency” for 2020 admissions
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to issue guidance encouraging universities to "exercise leniency" in admitting students with lower-than-predicted grades, in the wake of concerns about how grades will be awarded this year.
11 Aug 2020
Blocking pupil grade appeals could deny opportunities “for years to come”
Responding to news that schools, but not individual pupils, will be able to challenge the GCSE and A Level grades awarded, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Layla Moran said:
11 Aug 2020
Meet your councillors: Cllr John Birch
I am one of the South Hams District Councillors for Totnes and I chair the South Hams Overview and Scrutiny Panel. I live in Totnes with my wife Lynne and have done so since 1999. Before that I lived in Wiltshire and served on the North Wiltshire District Council where I held the position of deputy leader of the Council. I am a consultant solicitor specialising in construction law and am employed by a large regional firm of solicitors based in Exeter. I am also project leader for the £4 million project to restore and renovate the St Mary's Church in Totnes as well as being chair of the recently formed St Mary's Totnes Heritage Trust, whose aims include raising funds for heritage and conservation projects in Totnes. As a district councillor representing Totnes I strive to make the town's voice and concerns heard within the council chamber and offices at South Hams District Council. Contact John Email: jpb1@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07974 243352 Facebook: facebook.com/johnbirchliberaldemocrat
11 Aug 2020
Did you Know? Almost 1300 drivers still on roads despite receiving 12 points or more
The Liberal Democrats have today revealed that 1278 drivers with 12 points or more on their record are still behind the wheel and called for an examination of whether persistent offenders are being properly dealt with.
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11 Aug 2020