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
Night-time Road Closure a "Pointless Waste of Time" Unless Enforced
Local Lib Dem campaigner Gary Fuller has described the ban on cars accessing parts of Sandgate Road at night as a "pointless waste of time" unless fully enforced after watching many cars breaking the rules.
23 Feb 2007
Junk food adverts ban only one part of solution to obesity crisis
Commenting on Ofcom's announcement today that junk food adverts will not be allowed on any programmes or channels aimed at children under 16, Liberal Democrat Culture, Media and Sport Spokesperson, Richard Younger-Ross MP said: "This announcement is of vital importance to ensure that children are protected from harmful influences. Prevention of ill-health is as important as a cure, but this measure alone will not be enough to defeat the obesity crisis facing Britain today. "More must also be done to get young people active. In a nation where 20% of children are overweight, far too many are driven short distances to school when they could walk or cycle.
22 Feb 2007
Opposition response to the Council's Budget
Leader of the opposition on Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, Liberal Democrat Cllr Jonathan Lees, attacked the budget presented by the ruling Residents' Party at a council meeting on Tuesday 20th February.
22 Feb 2007
Beware Tory spin
The Conservatives are distributing leaflets which blame the Lib Dems and the Residents' Party for the state of the borough's roads.
22 Feb 2007
beware bogus charity bag collectors
We have heard that charity bags left out for the Air Ambulance Charity left out in Bishopsgarth yesterday, were collected by an unmarked white van before the charity van arrived to collect.
22 Feb 2007
Below Inflation Rate Council Tax
The Lib Dems have achieved a 'below inflation' council tax rise for a third year in a row and it will be one of the lowest rises in the country. The rate will be only 2.6%
22 Feb 2007