Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Billingham Town Centre Consultation
Lib Dems Lynne Apedaile, Colin Leckonby, 2 Conservative Councillors and one Independent Councillor attended a consultation meeting for councillors on Tuesday 1st March.
3 Mar 2005
Single Equality Act is Needed to Complement New Commission
Commenting on the plans for a single equality commission (The Commission for Equality and Human Rights - CEHR) detailed in the Equality Bill which was published today, Liberal Democrat Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary, Malcolm Bruce MP said: "The establishment of the CEHR is a significant and very welcome step forward towards eradicating discrimination in our society.
3 Mar 2005
Environment Stewardship heralds new era for farmers - George
Commenting on the launch of the new Environment Stewardship Scheme, Liberal Democrat Shadow Agriculture Secretary, Andrew George MP said:
3 Mar 2005
Leicester Students take their case to Parliament and meet with local MP
Today, Parmjit Singh Gill, Member of Parliament for Leicester South met students from Leicester and De Montfort Universities and Leicester College at the Palace of Westminster. This comes on the day the National Union of Students (NUS) hosted a meeting in Parliament on Further and Higher Education. This event brought together student officers from across the UK. Discussions focused on their concerns and grievances for Higher Education and the Governments decision in introduce University Tuition and Top-up fees.
2 Mar 2005
Wolverhampton - Walsall train service to be axed
The Strategic Rail Authority has, in its Route Utilisation Strategy, proposed the Wolverhampton to Walsall rail service be axed. This does not come as a surprise to Wolverhampton South West Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Colin Ross who, as a regularly user of the service, said "I have felt the passengers were been softened up for this, the service has in fact been a rail replacement coach since the New Year."
2 Mar 2005
Labour Selection Policies Hit Special Needs Children Hardest
Liberal Democrat Disability Spokesman and member of the Education and Skills Select Committee, Paul Holmes MP, questioned the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Ruth Kelly MP, today over the failure to practise inclusion for children with Special Educational Needs, including disabilities.
2 Mar 2005