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
Mitigating construction impact where HS2 and East West Rail cross - Lib Dems' Ian Metherell reports
The HS2 rail line was given was given the final go-ahead by Parliament late last month (February).
6 Mar 2017
Farron meets teaching union as campaign against school cuts continues
Schools across Westmorland and Lonsdale are set to see budgets slashed by more than £5.5 million, which could mean the loss of hundreds of teachers, according to the NUT. Local MP Tim Farron has secured a meeting with the Schools Minister next week in order to step up his campaign against school cuts.
6 Mar 2017
Stop the Silence
The people are speaking - is parliament listening?
6 Mar 2017
Tim Farron speaks on the rights of EU nationals
Ahead of last Wednesday's vote in the House of Lords Lib Dem leader Tim Farron spoke in favour of the right to remain for the 3.2 million EU citizens resident in this country.
6 Mar 2017
Tory U-Turn on Westcliff Library
When the Tories were last in power in Southend they threatened to close Westcliff Library to save money. Public protests at their library plans was one reason they fell from power. Now they are back they seem to have learnt something from their mistakes and are investing in a major refurbishment of the library. Local Lib Dem campaigner Bob Howes said "I am delighted by this dramatic u-turn. It shows that when the public speak out, even the Tories have to listen."
6 Mar 2017
Can Foodbanks change lives?
I have been involved with Foodbanks for several years (long before I became politically active). The subject is emotive - last December whilst collecting in Bourne, a woman told me that she didn't believe in them because they encouraged scrounging- and there seem to be many myths around how they operate, and whether they help. Myth: Undeserving people get handouts. Not true. People only receive food in exchange for a voucher issued by an organisation such as Citizens' Advice, the council, doctors, schools, charities etc … organisations who know the people involved are struggling. And the clients are more likely to be families with young children, than able-bodied 'scroungers'.
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6 Mar 2017