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
No such thing as naughty anymore?
More and more badly behaved children are being diagnosed with conditions like ADHD. Latest figures show global use of ADHD drugs has nearly tripled since 1993.
15 Mar 2007
Warning on child heart drug doses
Children with congenital heart failure may be at risk from discrepancies in doses of a heart drug designed for adults, researchers have warned. The amount and formulation of captopril vary widely across the UK when it is given to children, a study shows - and may mean the amount given is incorrect.
15 Mar 2007
Switchover Help Scheme Too Late For Whitehaven
Commenting on today's announcement of 17th October 2007 as the date for the first stage of digital switchover in Whitehaven, Liberal Democrat Culture Spokesman Paul Holmes MP said:
15 Mar 2007
Council Tax Rise Below Inflation Again!
Council tax bills for Newcastle residents will rise by less than inflation in April. The Liberal Democrat-run city council will increase council tax by only 2.9%. This is below the current 3.7% increase in the retail prices index and will be the third year running the Lib Dems have kept the rise below inflation.
15 Mar 2007
Health Secretary Backs Cornish Lib Dem MPs Concerns Over Healh Care
The provision of GP services out-of-hours in Cornwall has been slammed by the Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt MP and a Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
14 Mar 2007
Research reveals prejudice against people disclosing impairments
The risks of disclosing unseen disabilities and health conditions in the teaching, nursing and social work professions are compounded by the stigma attached to them, according to the Disability Rights Commission (DRC). In a new report* commissioned by the DRC and published today, a supportive workplace or training environment was found to be key in encouraging disclosure among employees and those training within the three professions. Yet participants in the study said that major shifts in attitudes and behaviour were needed in the workplace to overcome their fears about disclosure.
14 Mar 2007