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
Chelmsford plans to help vulnerable, fix congestion blocked by Conservatives
Proposals that would tackle congestion, help small businesses and protect the vulnerable were blocked this week by Chelmsford's Conservative-run council. At the budget-setting meeting proposals by Liberal Democrat Leader Stephen Robinson were rejected by the Conservatives.
27 Feb 2016
HOW CAN 3,000 UNACCOMPANIED REFUGEE CHILDREN BE BEST SUPPORTED IN UK ?
The Liberal Democrats have launched a consultation on how Britain can offer safe haven to 3,000 unaccompanied children. It is estimated there are more than 20,000 unaccompanied refugee children amongst those who have reached Europe, many of whom are at risk from being trafficked into prostitution or child labour. Liberal Democrats have repeatedly backed Save the Children's call for the government to offer safe haven to 3,000 of these children, the UK's fair share.
26 Feb 2016
Witham's MP betrays Witham town
by Jo Hayes on 23 February, 2016
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26 Feb 2016
Cracking Down on Dangerous Cycling in Bedford Town Centre
Bedford Borough Council has introduced new powers of enforcement against those who cycle in the pedestrianised area of the town centre during busy shopping periods.
26 Feb 2016
Nick Clegg accuses Conservatives of 'rigging the rules' in attempt to create 'one-party state'
Exclusive: Former Deputy Prime Minister says David Cameron is 'squandering' the Coalition's 'progressive legacy' Nick Clegg has accused the Conservatives of "Americanising" British politics by "rigging the rules" against their opponents in the hope of creating a "one-party state."
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26 Feb 2016
You've been papped – Danczuk banks another £2692 from "paparazzi"
Under fire Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk has banked another small fortune from a photo agency. In the latest Register of MP's interest, Mr Danczuk has declared £2,692 from photo agency 'Fameflynet'. He received the money for just 2 hours "work". The money was declared to Parliamentary Watchdogs on 9th February and referred to 'work' carried out in January. The only photos from photo agencies that appeared in the media during January were from 12th January when he was questioned by Lancashire Police over historic rape claims. Long time critic of Simon Danczuk, Councillor Andy Kelly said: "Yet again he is flogging photos that make our town look bad. Please don't tell me he's tipped off the paparazzi that he was being questioned over such serious allegations. I would find that absolutely abhorrent. For an MP to to be peddling pictures when mired in scandal after scandal is crazy. I'm afraid that he may well have passed the point of no return. Declared figures show that Mr Danczuk has declared a whopping £6,107 in ju
26 Feb 2016