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
Interest rate cut must be passed on to borrowers - Cable
Commenting on the 1.5% cut in interest rates, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said: "Naturally we welcome this bold move, which now amounts to a 2% cut in rates in under a month. This is exactly what we've been calling for." Vince Cable went on to say: "It is much more radical than had been anticipated in the City, and goes a long way to restoring my faith that the Bank of England can react strongly in an emergency. The next priority is to ensure that this cut is passed on to borrowers. It is very clear that the conditions attached to the Government's recapitalisation of the banks were far too lax.
7 Nov 2008
Lib Dems at tonight's Stonewall Awards
DELGA are hoping for good news for Lib Dems at tonight's Stonewall Awards in London. Amongst the shortlisted nominees are high profile Lib Dems: Lord Alex Carlile for Politician of the Year, and Brian Paddick, who became perhaps the highest profile out politician in Britain when he stood as Lib Dem candidate for Mayor of London this year. Brian is shortlisted for Hero of the Year, a category chosen by Stonewall supporters.
6 Nov 2008
BREAKING NEWS: Drafted ex-Gurkhas withdraw from Dover in support of Port workers
Six ex-Gurkha soldiers being trained by Dover Harbour Board to moor ships in case of an industrial dispute at the port have withdrawn from the port following a personal intervention from Lib Dem ex-Gurkha Councillor Dhan Gurung.
6 Nov 2008
Park Street Surgery Closure on the Agenda
The proposed closure of the Park Street doctor's surgery in Lydd will be considered as a matter of urgency by Shepway Council's Community Overview Committee on Tuesday 11th November.
6 Nov 2008
Government scared to force ID cards on voters before an election - Huhne
Commenting on the announcement that workers at two UK airports are to be given ID cards, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said: "Ministers are choosing a limited number of guinea pigs at two smaller airports because they are aware of how unpopular ID cards are."
6 Nov 2008
Election of Obama an inspiration to all
Chinese Liberal Democrats congratulate Barack Obama, President-elect on his landslide victory in the US elections on 5 November and hail his success as an inspiration to ethnic minority groups across the world.
6 Nov 2008