Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
Councils fail to prioritise disabled bedroom tax-hit tenants
Councils are ignoring government guidance and failing to prioritise disabled people for paymentsto help cope with the bedroom tax, a study has claimed.
17 Feb 2014
Decisions made on only 1 in 5 PIP claims
New DWP statistics published today show that only 34,200 of the 220,300 disabled people making a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim have received a decision. The new data covers the period from 8 April 2013, when PIP was introduced, up to 31 December 2013.
17 Feb 2014
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How to opt out *BREAKING NEWS, 7 Feb 2014* UPDATE 12/2/14: We are awaiting official clarification from DH and HSCIC, expected soon.
17 Feb 2014
Call for more regular trains through Hinckley
A Hinckley Councillor is calling for the restoration of the twice-hourly rail service connecting Hinckley to Birmingham and Hinckley to Leicester. Hinckley Councillor and Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman for Bosworth Michael Mullaney is putting a motion forward calling for the improved rail service to the Borough Council meeting being held on the 20th of February. Cllr Michael Mullaney said "There is a demand from many local commuters to bring back the twice hourly train services through Hinckley. "The Hinckley urban area, including Burbage, Barwell and Earl Shilton is one of the largest in the region yet has a very limited train service. "I carried out a survey of local residents recently and one of the regular transport issues raised was the need for a more regular rail service through the town. "With Hinckley a growing town there will be more demand for a regular rail service. "I hope the Borough Council will support my call for a more regular train service through our area and I hope that Cross
17 Feb 2014
Fears over road chaos In Royal wootton Bassett
CONCERNS have been raised about plans to close a main route into Royal Wootton Bassett.
17 Feb 2014
MP keeps up pressure for fair funding for Mountain Rescue teams
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the government will look at keeping in place the funding for Mountain Rescue teams that he helped secure.
17 Feb 2014