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
Dad and daughter head for the polls
POLITICS has taken over the Clarke household.
PJ
10 Apr 2008
Dundee LibDems call for a secure future for public service broadcasting
Dundee LibDems today (Thursday 10th April) called for a secure future for public service broadcasting, following the publication of radical suggestions put forward by media regulator Ofcom.
10 Apr 2008
LIB DEMS CELEBRATE TA CENTENARY
100 years ago the Territorial Army was set up during the great reforming Liberal Government of Lloyd George. This 'citizens army' or as it is more generally known "The Territorials" did sterling service as a reserve for the Regular Army during the first world war and right up to present day conflicts.
10 Apr 2008
Kent's Pothole Blitz: Week One
Kent County Council are running an April Blitz on potholes, seeking to repair up to 10,000 potholes across the County in a month. After increasing pressure from local residents and councillors, Kent has redirected at least 24 crews to focus on repairing only potholes and promoted a campaign of reporting with the public.
10 Apr 2008
House prices in biggest fall for 15 years as credit crunch bites
House prices fell by 2.5% during March, their biggest monthly fall since the 1990s housing crash, as the credit crunch and market jitters continued to deter homebuyers. The figures were published by the UK's biggest mortgage lender, the Halifax. House prices are now 1.1% higher than they were a year ago, the slowest annual growth rate for 12 years. Gordon Brown claimed the UK was well placed to deal with global economic crises, saying the figures should be seen in the context of 10 years of big increases and low interest rates.
10 Apr 2008
Shepway Write-off £145,000 in Council Tax
Shepway District Council wrote off £145,000 of Council Tax as uncollectable in 2006-07. Overall, English councils wrote off more than £130m of unpaid tax last year, according to figures from the Department for Communities and Local Government.
10 Apr 2008