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
Funds in Place for Bus Station Regeneration
While everyone has their own views and ideas on improvements which are desired or required for Bedford Town Centre, there is one opinion that seems to be shared almost universally. This is of course the view that Bedford bus station has for many years been in sore need of improvement. In fact, this has been recognised for decades, and as Mayor I have been absolutely determined that we make real progress on what has been an unacceptable situation for residents for too long. That's why, in one of my first acts as Mayor, I signed an agreement with Stagecoach which saw an immediate investment of £67,000 in improvements such as a new paint job and CCTV to increase security for bus users. As we all know, however, what we really need is a more fundamental overhaul of the site and the facilities there. That's why I'm delighted that thanks to a lot of hard work and sound financial management at the Council, we have been able to put together a fund of £6.25 million to deliver an improved bus station.
25 Aug 2012
See you at Manchester Pride!
This weekend is Manchester Pride, one of the UK's biggest celebrations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life. The Liberal Democrats will be there in force, demonstrating our support for the Lib Dem policy of equal marriage which we're delivering in Government. We'll also be supporting local MP John Leech's call for a pardon for gay WW2 codebreaker and computer science innovator Alan Turing.
25 Aug 2012
New Waste Treatment Arrangements Bring Major Financial and Environmental Benefits
This week we have agreed new contracts for dealing with the black and orange bin waste collected from the doorstep which bring major benefits for both local taxpayers and for the environment. The contracts will save a combined £6.9 million over the 5 year contract periods, while delivering a boost to recycling and to the effort to divert more waste away from environmentally harmful landfill.
24 Aug 2012
Farron says 'Virgin petition must be debated in parliament'
Cumbrian MP and President of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron has today called for Virgin Trains loss of the West Coast Main Line to be debated in Parliament, after a petition urging the Government reconsider the decision gained over 100,000 signatures.
24 Aug 2012
Wiltshire athletes represent GB at Paralympics
The London 2012 Paralympics start on 29 August. Aaron Moores who lives in Trowbridge, and Chloe Davies from Midsomer Norton, both train with Trowbridge Amateur Swimming Club and will represent Great Britain in the Paralympic Games swimming event.
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24 Aug 2012
Government is shirking its responsibility on PCC elections
In November voters across England (but not London) and Wales go to the polls to elect new Police and Crime Commissioners. But if this is news to you it's not your fault.
24 Aug 2012
