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
Farron presses Minister to force local health bosses to keep their promises on ambulance staffing
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Department of Health today seeking clarification on the upgrades of ambulances in South Lakeland in line with the promise given by Cumbria Primary Care Trust. Mr Farron has written in light of the announcement today that the Department would be recommending an increase in the use of 'solo-responders', ambulances with only one crew member in order to meet response-time targets.
11 Dec 2007
"Where is the supermarkets fine money going?" - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has today tabled a parliamentary question to the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, John Hutton to ask whether the farming industry will see any of the £126 million fine handed to Sainsbury's and Tesco, as well as other big dairy producers last week.
11 Dec 2007
Local MP backs police in pay dispute
Local MP Tim Farron has backed the police force in their dispute with the Government over a pay rise which was not back-dated, effectively resulting in a pay-cut for police officers. The Home Office and the police force have negotiated a 2.5% pay rise for September 2008, but are refusing to back-date it to September 2007, when the negotiations began.
11 Dec 2007
The Story of Stuff
Albeit a bit American, this superb 20 minute video in animated graphics explains
11 Dec 2007
Commitment and Sincerity Needed in Fight to Save Bedford's Post Offices, Not Tory Hypocrisy
Bedford Borough Lib Dems have slammed the "breathtaking hypocrisy" of local Tories over Post Office Closures.
11 Dec 2007
Brown's Basra announcement changes little
British military control in Iraq will end within two weeks, with local forces taking over in Basra province, Gordon Brown told troops at the UK's sole remaining base in the country. The move to an oversight role means the UK is on course to halve troop numbers by spring. The first phase of oversight will focus on training Iraqi forces, serving supply routes, policing the borders with Iran and remaining ready for re-intervention if necessary. The second, from spring, will involve a 'more limited' re-intervention capacity and will emphasise training and monitoring.
11 Dec 2007