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Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

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.

£2bn HDV regeneration: Lib Dems force a review

Lib Dem councillors have forced a review of the decision by Haringey’s Labour Cabinet to press ahead with controversial plans for...

A quiet (very quiet) break, with a Liberal flavour

  Are you looking for a short break with a difference? For peace and quiet, and an opportunity to get away from the hustle and...

The new standard bearer for science and innovation is… Norman Lamb

Congratulations to Norman Lamb, the newly-elected Chair of the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee, who overcame competition from fellow Lib Dem Jo Swinson. In seeking the role, Norman pledged to offer "sound guidance, leadership and authority" to the Committee and ensure that science and technology are "fully considered in Brexit negotiations", all while emphasising the importance of science for the UK's future prosperity.

Lib Dems will be challenging @newcastlecc fudge on air quality at tonight's Newcastle Transport Forum and putting forward alternatives.

It’s time for an All Party Parliamentary Group on Land Value Taxation

The rioting in Hamburg on the occasion of the meeting of the G20 this month highlights the oftentimes violent confrontation that exists between alternative theories of capitalism and socialism, as represented by the established orthodoxy and those that would seek to tear it down. At the heart of this conflict lies differing interpretations of economic theory, often depicted simplistically as left v right; Keynes v Hayek; socialism v capitalism; social liberalism v economic liberalism; or progressives v conservatives.

Blue badge holders hit by tories

Blue Badge Holders Hit by Tories In their recent budget the Tories who run Southend Council introduced parking charges for those with disabled badges who live outside Southend - even though they said it would not raise much money. Lib Dems voted against these petty and spiteful charges.