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by Ian Shires on 6 February, 2024
Responding to the Education Secretary Gillian Keegan on LBC saying she’d give the government’s performance an Ofsted rating of “good”, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson: If it was up to parents and pupils, this government’s record on education would be rated as completely inadequate. Children are being taught in crumbling classrooms while ministers refuse to […]
Read more Leave a commentby Ian Shires on 31 January, 2024
Millions are struggling to make ends meet in a cost-of-living crisis, while oil and gas firms make record profits. Economic growth has been weak for years and the Conservative Government has hurt the public finances through reckless mismanagement. The public deserves better – the Liberal Democrat’s Fair Deal will support families and foster sustainable economic […]
Read more Leave a commentby Ian Shires on 30 January, 2024
As of tomorrow (30th Jan), new UK border checks come into force for imports of food, drink, and plants from the EU. These come as a direct consequence of us leaving the EU four years ago. On the face of it, you might think that this will not have much of an impact on your […]
Read more Leave a commentby Ian Shires on 27 January, 2024
Walsall’s schools set to receive a £9.0m cut to spending power – Walsall’s schools are set to be hit with a £9.0million cut to spending power in 2024/25 – The cut will equate to a £198 fall in funding per pupil in Walsall – Walsall’s Liberal Democrats are calling for the Government to boost funding […]
Read more Leave a commentby Ian Shires on 24 January, 2024
2024 brings with it the prospect of a General Election. Judging by many comments I have seen and heard over the past year or so, many of you are frustrated and angry and relish the prospect of a change. The General Election isn’t the only election in 2024. We also have the prospect of […]
Read more Leave a commentby Ian Shires on 23 January, 2024
Responding to the BBC Panorama report which revealed that crumbling schools are plagued by leaks and the cold, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said: Thousands and thousands of school buildings across the country are in dire need of investment after years of neglect from this Conservative government. The lack of Government action is shockingly […]
Read more Leave a commentby Ian Shires on 23 January, 2024
Responding to the Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer’s comments this morning regarding the BBC the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport Jamie Stone MP said: The Culture Secretary clearly spends more time focussing on culture wars rather than supporting the BBC to provide the fantastic services it delivers. This attack on the BBC is yet another […]
Read more Leave a commentby Ian Shires on 22 January, 2024
Under this Conservative Government the UK has only become sicker….. Under this Conservative Government the UK has only become sicker and is lagging far behind its international peers. Instead of taking action they have allowed our health to decline, particularly that of children. To make matters worse, more than 7 million people are currently waiting for […]
Read more Leave a commentby Ian Shires on 19 January, 2024
Following the Rwanda Bill passing through Committee stage with no amendments, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said: “Tonight is no victory for Rishi Sunak, no matter how he might try to twist it. “Days of Conservative chaos and infighting has left the Prime Minister’s authority shot. He has proved again and again […]
Read more Leave a commentby Ian Shires on 15 January, 2024
If you value the NHS you really do need to watch this….. Politicians must be held to account for what they are doing to the NHS🚨 If you agree, please retweet this video💙 pic.twitter.com/THHH12doDV — Dr Julia Grace Patterson💙 (@JujuliaGrace) January 15, 2024
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