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
Essex Education Services to be privatised – review blocked
Essex Education Services (EES) will now be sold to the private sector, following a vote at Essex County Council (ECC). At the People and Families Scrutiny Committee, a call by the Liberal Democrats to postpone the sale was rejected by 7 votes to 4. . The hope had been that the decision was referred back to the Cabinet Member for further consideration, but even this minimal requirement was rejected. . Cllr John Baker (Lib Dem, Colchester) instigated the 'Call-In' and made a robust case for keeping the service in house. He expressed grave concerns at the loss of democratic accountability if the service is sold. . Cllr Baker said, "Selling EES to a private company will undermine democratic accountability over the education service in Essex and will not be in the best interests of the children and families it is meant to serve." . Cllr Jude Deakin (Lib Dem, Chelmsford) supported the Call-In and made the point that EES made a large surplus of some £4 Million per year, to help Essex taxpayers, which would be lost i
19 Jun 2018
19 Jun 2018
Tories offer inadequate sticking plaster for the NHS
Bedford Borough Health spokesperson Councillor Wendy Rider has branded the Tory Government's NHS spending plans as an "inadequate sticking plaster".
19 Jun 2018
HERTS LIB DEMS BACK COUNTY COUNCIL FIGHT AGAINST HOSTILE TAKEOVER OF FIRE SERVICE
Police & Crime Commissioner's proposal would strip assets and close fire stations
19 Jun 2018
HERTS LIB DEMS BACK COUNTY COUNCIL FIGHT AGAINST HOSTILE TAKEOVER OF FIRE SERVICE
Police & Crime Commissioner's proposal would strip assets and close fire stations
19 Jun 2018
Virgin Money takeover - bad news for region
Following news that Virgin Money is to be taken over by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank Group, Cllr Robin Ashby, Newcastle Liberal Democrats Shadow Cabinet Member for Business, Development and Employment commented:
18 Jun 2018