Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
2012 Budget Speech by Leader of the Opposition Cllr Hazel Watson
I request a recorded vote on the administration's budget for 2012/13.
7 Feb 2012
Andrew Stunell: Government takes next step on zero carbon homes
Zero-Carbon Homes are a step closer today after new proposals were announced to cut carbon emissions in new and existing buildings by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell.
7 Feb 2012
Coalition cycling investment comes at a crucial time – Huppert
Commenting on Liberal Democrat Transport Minister Norman Baker's announcement of £15m to boost cycling, including £8m for transport charity Sustrans to enhance cycle routes and £7m to make it easier for cyclists to use the railways, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Committee on Transport, Julian Huppert said:
7 Feb 2012
Social costs argument to be heard in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is to hear a case challenging the way councils in England can consider their finances when assessing people for social care. A severely disabled man - known as KM - and four charities will say care should be the same wherever a person lives.
7 Feb 2012
Social costs argument to be heard in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is to hear a case challenging the way councils in England can consider their finances when assessing people for social care. A severely disabled man - known as KM - and four charities will say care should be the same wherever a person lives.
7 Feb 2012
Farron calls on 2012 to be 'Year of the apprentice'
Following the publishing of new figures yesterday, which revealed a 96% increase in the number of apprenticeships available to young people in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 2011, Tim Farron has called on 2012 to be the Year of the Apprentice in the South Lakes.
7 Feb 2012