Tory MP votes to ban "annoying" protests
The right to peaceful assembly and protest is a fundamental human right. It has always been a crucial part of our democratic society.
PK
17 Mar 2021
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LibDems Oppose the Policing Bill - but what about Weston's MP?
Today, Liberal Democrat MPs will be voting against the Conservative Government's Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill as it is an attack on our right to protest (not just during lockdown) as well likely allowing for more racial profiling by the police; this is this a fundamental attack on our basic rights The Bill also proposes an incredibly excessive sentencing change for up to 10 years in prison for defacing statues or memorials. Weston's LibDem Spokesperson Patrick Keating has written to the local Tory MP asking him to stand up for our rights and freedoms and vote against this draconian bill tonight. Patrick said: "The Conservatives' plans to crackdown on protests are dangerous and draconian. The appalling scenes on Clapham Common at the weekend only confirm this. The Liberal Democrats will fiercely resist anti-democratic attempts to silence protest. This is why I wrote yesterday to Weston's MP asking him to vote against the Government on this crucial piece of legislation." The picture
15 Mar 2021
Delivering Safer, Greener and more Connected Travel for Weston and North Somerset
Transport shouldn't just be about the car. We want to make our roads safer spaces where active travel is encouraged, and empower residents to feel they have some control over how they can travel around their local community.
PK
10 Mar 2021
Greening the West of England
While North Somerset may not (yet) be members of WECA, we do participate in joint projects and are significantly impacted by what they do. So, while we can't vote for the next mayor, we do want them to understand the priorities of people in Weston and the surrounding villages. A good first step would be to share your thoughts on Greening the West of England, with LibDem Candidate Stephen Williams, using the form below: https://libdems.typeform.com/to/zlh1u9Is?fbclid=IwAR3NSH4JP5ohGL7pP9ON1N5jcnrskvm7wdl6jvjq4eVE1UASbT7gvIYWSSk
PK
10 Feb 2021
Is the Freeport hype just a bit too good to be true?
Today is the deadline for organisations to submit bids to the Government's Freeport scheme. Freeports allow businesses with a specific area to operate with no or low tax and with weaker environmental, labour and planning rules. The plans by the West of England Mayor to bring a Free Port to Bristol raise a lot of questions and Cllr Patrick Keating has written a piece for Bristol 24/7 setting out his concerns: https://www.bristol247.com/.../as-it-stands-the-bristol.../
5 Feb 2021
Weston's Tory MP votes to allow bee killing pesticides
Despite pleding to keep environmental protections after Brexit, Weston's Tory MP has voted to allow bee killing pesticides in...
PK
27 Jan 2021