Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
Steve Gilbert, Lib Dem MP for St Austell and Newquay, has written on equal marriage for Pink News. The piece comes ahead of the Liberal Democrat party conference where Delga's Marriage Without Borders policy motion will be debated by Lib Dem party members. The motion is likely to pass and become Liberal Democrat national policy, making the Lib Dems the first of the big three parties to adopt it. Equal marriage is already policy of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
East of England Liberal Democrat MEP Andrew DUFF welcomed the outcome of a key European Parliament vote today (Wednesday) on the use of animals in scientific research.
Common sense prevailed last night as the application for a seven storey, 71 dwelling apartment block in St James Road near Brentwood station was refused permission on the grounds of unacceptable living conditions, unacceptable effect on the street scene and loss of an employment site.
Business Secretary Vince Cable says the appointment of investment banker Bob Diamond to head Barclays illustrates the dangers facing traditional High Street banks in having investment arms. During the general election the Liberal Democrats with Mr Cable as Treasury spokesman campaigned for big banks to be broken up. "We are worried about this combination of the casinos and the traditional banking," said Mr Cable.
Local Lib Dems are counting down to the Borough Council By-Elecion for Eastfield Ward on the 24th September. The election was called after the sad death of Liberal Democrat Councillor and Group Leader, Brian O'Flynn.
Join Delga and Stonewall on Monday 20th September for our joint fringe meeting held as part of the Liverpool Lib Dem Conference. A joint conference fringe meeting with speakers: Lynne Featherstone MP, Stephen Gilbert MP, Evan Harris, Ben Summerskill. Chair: Ed Fordham.