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
Ruth Kelly situation shared by many parents - Teather
Commenting on reports that Ruth Kelly has sent one of her children to a private school, Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary, Sarah Teather MP said:
9 Jan 2007
Kelly 'doing right thing' for son
Former Education Secretary Ruth Kelly has defended her decision to send her son, who has "substantial learning difficulties", to a private school. She said she had removed her son from a state school after professional advice recommended he be placed in a school "able to meet his particular needs".
9 Jan 2007
Dundee Liberal Democrats welcome travel scheme for young Scots
News that yesterday's launch of cheaper travel on buses trains and ferries for young Scots through the Concessionary Travel Scheme has been praised today (Tuesday 9th January) by Dundee Liberal Democrats.
9 Jan 2007
Protect Yourself Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat MP for Chesterfield, today called on local residents to protect themselves and their families from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning by making a New Year's Resolution to play it safe with gas in 2007.
9 Jan 2007
Government must not backtrack on equality
The government must not renege on its promise for equality for lesbian, gay and bisexual people, the Liberal Democrats have warned ahead of an important debate tomorrow in the House of Lords. The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) ensure that people in Northern Ireland will be protected against discriminatory practice based on someone's sexual orientation in their everyday lives, specifically with regards to the provision of goods and services.
8 Jan 2007
Could West End Post Office close ?
There is a grand Government scheme to reduce rising losses and the problem of fewer people using the Post Office network. It's not about increasing the service available and it's not about freeing the Post Office from stupid Government red tape. No it's rather more basic all together. It's to shut about 2,500 more offices!!
8 Jan 2007