Environment & Nature
Sewage dumping stats attacked
Sewage was dumped into rivers in Taunton Deane for 15,720 hours in 2023, new figures have revealed.
23 Apr 2024
National News
MP secures Gove’s commitment to look at scandal of developers ducking out of affordable housing commitments
In Parliament yesterday, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron asked the Housing Secretary Michael Gove to give Westmorland and Furness Council the power to reject planning developments that fail to provide enough affordable homes.
23 Apr 2024
Tamar Tolls
Councils vote FIVE TIMES for Toll rise!
LibDems voted AGAINST the increase at every opportunity, but on all 5 occasions, Conservative &/or Labour Councillors voted FOR tolls to increase by 15% from £2.60 to £3.00. Either of the 2 big parties could have stopped the increase, but chose not to.
23 Apr 2024
Alistair Carmichael - Westminster
Carmichael condemns Conservative “political purpose” in debate on family visa rule changes
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today condemned changes to family visa income threshold requirements on the basis of “political purpose” during a debate in Parliament.
23 Apr 2024
Alistair Carmichael - Westminster
Carmichael condemns “immoral, ineffective and incredibly costly” Rwanda scheme after votes
Orkney and Shetland MP and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson, Alistair Carmichael, has condemned the government following the passage of the Safety of Rwanda Bill, which declares Rwanda to be a “safe country”.
23 Apr 2024
Local News
Zero Staffordshire Police Officers dedicated to tackle rural crime
Zero Staffordshire Police Officers dedicated to tackle rural crime The Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservative government...
23 Apr 2024