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
Chinese Lib Dems support new All Party Parliamentary China Group
On 28 July, the new All Party Parliamentary sub-group focusing on the Chinese in Britain was launched at Portcullis House, hosted and chaired by Mark Hendrick MP. He was fulsome in his support and praise for the UK Chinese community's economic and cultural contributions over the years.
30 Jul 2010
Give workers freedom to choose retirement date
Employment Relations Minister Ed Davey today announced the end of the default retirement age. This will give people the freedom to choose their own retirement date rather than being forced to stop working when they reach the age of 65.
30 Jul 2010
Lib Dem MEPs use Lisbon Treaty to safeguard citizens' privacy
The European Parliament has approved a reworked EU-US agreement on access to European citizens' banking data for the tracking of terrorist finance, after rejecting an interim deal in February on the grounds that it insufficiently safeguarded privacy. Work to improve the data protection safeguards, such as shorter storage times and stronger supervision and redress rights, was led by MEPs from the ALDE (Lib Dem) group.
30 Jul 2010
Council look at bringing Olympic Torch to Rochdale
Rochdale Council has taken the first steps towards making a bid to bring the Olympic Flame to Rochdale in the run up to the 2012 London games.
30 Jul 2010
Farron calls for major public inquiry after Potters Bar inquest shows link to Grayrigg tragedy
MP Tim Farron has today commented after the conclusion of the Potters Bar inquest laid the fault of the tragedy on the unsafe points.
30 Jul 2010
Cautious welcome for new Sugar Hut licence terms
Lib Dem councillors have placed their trust in the licensing officers and responsible authorities after the licence for the Sugar Hut was reviewed and a number of key restrictions were placed on it in preparation for it's imminent re-opening. The licence was reviewed due to concerns on the issues of:
29 Jul 2010