New fears emerged yesterday over the anti-terrorism laws introduced by David Blunkett after the September 11th attacks. MPs have blamed the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act of 2001 for the "corrosion" of human rights in Britain. The report by the Joint Committee on Human Rights stated that discrimination was inherent in the legislation.
Despite extensive lobbying by the Liberal Democrats over the past two months, Patricia Hewitt, the Trade and Industry Minister, has decided to continue with plans to close South Knighton Post Office and ignore the wishes of local residents.
The Liberal Democrats have won the Leicester South by-election overturning a massive Labour majority in the process. The Conservatives came third.
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.