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
Local Civil Liberties Campaigner condemns Tory Security Proposals
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Reading East, Dr Jenny Woods, this week condemned the knee-jerk response from the Tories, who are demanding to bring back the twice-defeated Snooper's Charter and ban online encryption in response to the terrible events at the Charlie Hebdo offices.
22 Jan 2015
Jackie's Campaign for Cheaper Phone Calls Has Worked
Jackie Porter celebrates as Hampshire County Council's customer 0845 calls are changed to cheaper 0300 numbers.
22 Jan 2015
Lib Dems welcome extra cash for voter registration
Local Lib Dems have welcomed the extra funding secured by Lib Dem Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to make sure everyone in our area has the chance to have their say at the ballot box. Thanks to the Lib Dems Reading Borough Council has been awarded an extra £15,000 to carry out work to ensure people are registered to vote.
22 Jan 2015
Government relaxes rules restricting Community Radio funding
Kennet Radio, the community radio station for Newbury and Thatcham, is set to benefit from a package of changes to community radio funding rules announced today by the government.
22 Jan 2015
Mike Thornton MP leads campaign to stamp out killer cancer
Local MP Mike Thornton is leading on the campaign to help save the lives of more people with oesophageal cancer in Eastleigh and across the UK.
22 Jan 2015
lord dominic addington writes...disabled studentd must have an equal shot at life
Last week I asked a question in the Lords on the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). The DSA allows those with a disability, a long term health condition, or dyslexia (like myself) an equal shot at higher education. The support people receive through this allowance can be vital in ensuring a student's chances of academic success aren't dictated by their disability or health, but by their effort and ability.
22 Jan 2015