No Jeremy Corbyn Class available again
Travelling both ways between Newcastle and London over last week, plenty of unreserved seats together available on the East Coast line.
11 Sep 2016
National News
One of the achievements of Liberal Democrat-controlled Newcastle was increased recycling
Now Labour mismanagement sees us dropping down the national league as bin men throw carefully separated recycling into the bin lorry together. Here's why
11 Sep 2016
Was Michael Gove right?
On 3rd June 2016, Michael Gove drew ridicule when he stated "People in this country have had enough of experts". However, Theresa May's announcement that her government are now seeking to actively support1 the reintroduction of selective schools goes against all evidence-based expert opinion. We mocked Mr Gove but the reintroduction of selective schools may well prove he was right. There appears to widespread support across the right-wing press and the Telegraph website is currently indicating 77% of their readership support the policy.
JD
11 Sep 2016
Migration myths and unravelling of Brexit promises
The recent increase in hate crimes against Eastern Europeans in the UK has rightly been met with condemnation from across the political spectrum. Some dismiss this is a post-referendum spasm which will quickly ebb away. I fear that may not be the case and the Brexit decision may cause long-term damage to community cohesion and open a Pandora's box of nasty populist politics. Let me explain why. Brexiteer leaders - Farage, Fox, Johnson - made promises which are already unravelling. They told voters that leaving the EU would lead to better NHS services, improved job prospects and smaller class sizes. Those promises were largely based on migration myths which, unfortunately, many people believed.
JL
11 Sep 2016
Heritage & Culture Warwickshire Public Consultation
Rugby Lib Dems are encourgaing local residents to have their say on Heritage & Culture Warwickshire (HCW) transformation before the consultation closes on 31 October 2016 to help influence the Cabinet of Warwickshire County Council's decision on the future of these services.
RLD
11 Sep 2016
GREAT FOOD, GREAT COMPANY AND A PEER OF THE REALM!
Local councillors Mike Bell and Robert Payne are hosting a dinner at the Imperial in South Parade, Weston next month to raise funds for their community campaigning.
10 Sep 2016