Schools Starved of Funds
Responding to the Education Policy Institute report on school funding pressures in England, Liberal Democrat education spokesperson, Layla Moran, commented:
"This worrying analysis shows just how normal it has become for primary and secondary schools to operate with large financial deficits. It also confirms everything teachers and parents have feared about the Government leaving our schools woefully underfunded.
Statement on Skripal Poisoning in Salisbury
2019 Campaign Team goes from Strength to Strength
In readiness for elections to the new Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority in 2019, two more candidates have this week joined our local election team. We're delighted to welcome Innes Thomson and Alfreda Barton to our ranks.
UCU Industrial Action
A statement from Bournemouth Liberal Democrats about industrial action by members of the University and College Union.
We share the concerns of the academic staff who are effected and we strongly urge the Government to work with academic staff to reach a solution at the earliest possible opportunity. The ball is firmly in the Government's court and they have the power to bring this dispute to a speedy resolution.
With the pension fund experiencing a significant shortfall, we believe that the Government should, as a matter of urgency, consider the possibility of underwriting the pension scheme of those effected.
A New Voice for West Southbourne
As we expand our team of prospective council candidates and ward representatives we'd like to introduce you to Gary Mitchell; a new voice for West Southbourne.
"I have been resident in this ward since 1992, and I know the area well, having seen it change and evolve.
Shocking Assault on Bournemouth's Poor
Over recent days Bournemouth has been making national news headlines for the wrong reasons.
First there was the death of 65 year old Kevin Filsell, a well known homeless man who died whilst sleeping under a flyover in the town's Braidley Road car park. We are awaiting the outcome of the Coroner's Inquest into his death as there have been suggestions in the press that the actions of council officials or contracters may have contributed to his death.
This was swiftly followed by widespread coverage of the council's installation of spikes and metal bars in places homeless people might attempt to settle down.
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Read moreCBI Warning on Brexit
Commenting on the intervention from CBI Director-General, Carolyn Fairbairn, today which highlighted the importance of the customs union to British businesses, Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesperson Tom Brake said:
“This is an important intervention from the CBI, and pours yet more cold water on the government’s idea that they can rustle up a trade deal that in anyway compares to the economic benefits of being in the EU and maintain the red lines they have set.
Carillion Task Force Needed
Responding to news that small businesses affected by Carillion's liquidation will receive support from a number of banks, Lorely Burt, Liberal Democrat Small Business Spokesperson said:
"It is essential that small businesses do not bear the brunt of the Conservative government's inaction and Carillion's collapse. While the Liberal Democrats welcome the emergency measures that have been put in place, small businesses must continue to be supported in the longer-term.