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Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

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.

More Grammar Schools not the way to boost Kent School Standards

Commenting on plans for a new Grammar School site in Sevenoaks, Kent - England's first grammar school in 50 years - Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson John Pugh said:

How to contribute to the Federal Policy’s Agenda 2020

The Federal Policy Committee (FPC) is presently in the process of a major review exercise called 'Agenda 2020' to consider, The challenges that the United Kingdom will face over the coming years, (economic, social, environmental, political), and, in the light of it, to prepare,

Irene Davidson chosen to stand in 2016

Milnrow & Newhey Liberal Democrats have chosen Irene Davidson to stand in the 2016 local elections. She is both a previous leader of Rochdale Council and Mayor of Rochdale Borough.

Fracking in Wiltshire - the facts

The government is considering the granting of fracking licenses for four areas. These are the Ordnance Survey 10km grid squares ST84, ST85, ST94 and ST95. Together they form a 20km square with its corners at Westwood, Potterne, Codford and Horningsham. Trowbridge, Westbury and Warminster are within the area.

In full: Nick Clegg interview - Newsnight

"There you go again!"

The late US President, Ronald Reagan, used the phrase in presidential debates to both Walter Mondale and Jimmy Carter. I feel like doing the same having just having read the latest announcement from the East Midlands regarding the upcoming European Referendum campaign. Words like "stamp our message" make it sound as if the party is about to embark on an attempt to gain a little more electoral support for battles ahead. To paraphrase the late, great Bill Shankly; "This referendum isn't a matter of life or death. It's far more important than that!" The last thing we want is for individual political parties to go off at half cock and try to use the campaign as a beauty contest. We can leave that to the 'outers'. Also, bombarding the undecideds and flip floppers with dire warnings about what could happen if we go for a Brexit, whilst having its place in our play book, must not be allowed to monopolise the debate. We need to talk from the heart as well as the head. You would have to be nearly 60 to have voted in t