Southern Water Pumps 304,537 Hours Worth Of Sewage As Lib Dem MP For Eastleigh Says ‘OFWAT must go’
Last year, Southern Water pumped 304,537 hours’ worth of sewage into waterways, according to new data published today
27 Mar 2025
National News
Rachel Gilmour
Rachel Gilmour MP speaks in adjournment debate on “catastrophic” effects of veterinary products in UK waterways
Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, delivered a speech in the House of Commons on the damaging effects of neonicotinoids such as fipronil and imidacloprid, both of which are commonly found in flea and tick treatments.
27 Mar 2025
WBC
From the Leader: People Power in Action
In the past, the council produced strategies and then consulted on them. The idea of the Communities Vision is to bring in the public at the beginning, rather than the end.
27 Mar 2025
Poverty statistics: Govt needs to take “long hard look” at statistics before condemning thousands more to this fate
Responding to the latest poverty statistics showing that 28% of children, 23% of working-age adults and 11% of pensioners were in material deprivation in 2024, Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions spokesperson Steve Darling MP said:
27 Mar 2025
Rural West Councillors call for action on Poppleton Car Park Charges
Liberal Democrat Councillors for the Rural West ward are calling for Northern Rail to take action on the new car park charges at Poppleton Station.
27 Mar 2025
Gideon Amos MP reacts to Spring Statement
Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington, has called for more support for small businesses following the Chancellor’s Spring Statement yesterday (Wednesday).
27 Mar 2025