Taking on Trump

Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.

Free To Be Who You Are

As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential. So fighting for LGBTQ+ rights is not a choice Liberals make.

Anger and disappointment at the lack of ambition for Aylesbury Town Centre

Anger and disappointment at the lack of ambition and action by Bucks Council on regeneration of Aylesbury Town Centre. At a meeting of Aylesbury Town Council, councillors slammed the plans as 'lacking ambition 'and 'shameful'.

We need more GPs

We are hearing the same issue raised on the doorsteps. Patients from Whitehill and Popular Grove and Walton Court surgeries are all saying the same thing; “I can’t get an appointment with my GP”. The Liberal Democrats have a plan for 8000 more GPs!

Borough Councillor Surgeries

LibDem Councillors in Tadley, Kingsclere and surrounding areas are hosting regular surgeries throughout the year. They're looking forward to meeting residents and hearing what they have to say.

Democracy not served by postponing County Elections

Hampshire County Council has won approval from the Government to postpone the County elections that were due to happen in May 2025. The LibDems believe this is a mistake that takes power away from local residents.

Discussion group - February 2025

The Climate Crisis: The re-election of Trump, USA withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the recent COP summit. What does it mean? Speaker is Paul Turner.

Thomas Figgins announced as the Liberal Democrat County Council candidate for Petersfield Hangers

Thomas was born in Petersfield and has had a strong connection to the local area from a young age, first becoming politically engaged locally at 16 helping to work for a fair deal for people in Petersfield and the Hangers.

New poll predicts Conservatives set to lose Eastleigh to Lib Dems at next election

The latest poll from YouGov has predicted that Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Liz Jarvis is on course to win in Eastleigh at the next election.

116.1% increase in hours of sewage dumped by Southern Water last year

New figures released by the Environment Agency have shown that Southern Water discharged sewage into waterways for a staggering 317, 285 hours last year.

'Save Study Centre' campaign gets a boost

Stop Press: County Cabinet votes to keep Stubbington Study Centre. See our Facebook page (link below) for details..

Wates House - what's really happening?

Call for calm and respect over asylum proposal.

The need for SEND reform

Alex Brewer MP responds to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) briefing.

Alex Brewer MP elected to the Women and Equalities Select Committee

Alex's appointment to this significant role in Parliament will enable her to use her professional and personal experience to the benefit of many in her constituency and beyond.

Havant's Conservative MP Alan Mak votes against plan to keep abusers and murderers locked up

The statutory instrument was meant to close loopholes in the government’s SDS40 early release scheme that saw perpetrators of these dangerous offenders released from prison early.

Commuters in Havant Borough could be clobbered by an equivalent 1p income tax rise due to the lifting of the bus fare cap

People who use the bus to commute to work in Havant could be hit by the equivalent of a 1p income tax rise due to the government’s decision to raise the bus fare cap from £2 to £3 which Havant’s Lib Dems have labelled the ‘bus tax’.

Buckinghamshire Council Approves ‘Failing’ Corporate Plan

Buckinghamshire Liberal Democrats are calling for a completely new Corporate plan to address the problems of the current 2020-2025 plan, which has failed to deliver for residents.

Conservative MP, Greg Smith, votes to weaken water regulator powers despite sewage crisis

Local MP votes in Parliament against advice from environment groups on controversial changes to Ofwat powers. Local Lib Dem says vote will leave water regulator with “one hand tied behind their back” in fight against Thames Water.

Looking to the future: Parish and Town Councils could deliver more local services

As Milton Keynes continues to grow, Parish and Town Councils across the city could soon take on more responsibility for managing community facilities and delivering local services.

Lib Dems secure funding boost for flood prone areas

Flood prone areas in Milton Keynes will soon be eligible for more funding to ensure their communities are better equipped for the impact of flooding.

Conservatives ask for £250 Council Tax increase

The Conservative Leader of Hampshire County Council has asked the Government for permission to increase Hampshire County Council's share of Council Tax by 15% this year. That amounts to roughly £250 extra on people's council tax bills.

Councillor calls for compensation as residents left without water again

Lib Dem Councillor David Harrison has called on Southern Water to pay compensation to residents and businesses in Totton and the Waterside who have been left without water in the run up to Christmas.

Oxfordshire’s Lib Dem MPs call for outright ban on water boss bonuses after Ofwat announcement

Oxfordshire’s Liberal Democrat MPs are calling on the Government to urgently enshrine an outright ban on bonuses for water company bosses in law. It comes as Ofwat announced bans on three water companies using customer money to fund bonuses - a move that

Henley and Thame MP calls on government to reverse the ‘family farm tax’

MP for Henley and Thame, Freddie van Mierlo is calling on the government to reverse their ‘family farm tax’ echoing opinions voiced by his fellow Lib Dem MPs at a rural affairs debate in Parliament on the 11th November.

What now for the Labour government's plans to cut welfare?

Unfortunately, the Labour government are in a financial mess. Labour's alleged number 1 mission is growth - but the economy shrank again in January. Now Labour is expected to cut welfare benefits to balance the books.

Growing a Master Plan for Portsmouth's Trees

Portsmouth Lib Dems mision is to create a greener, healthier and more climate resilient city, and trees play an important part of that. Cllr Kimberly Barrett wants to hear your view's on the city's new Tree Master Plan

Cutting second-class deliveries would be a “slap in the face” for local residents

Reading Liberal Democrats have slammed proposals that would allow Royal Mail to significantly reduce the deliveries of second-class post, including scrapping Saturday delivery and only delivering on alternating days during the week.

Reading Liberal Democrats Condemn Government's Delays in Rebuilding Royal Berkshire Hospital

The Reading Liberal Democrats have expressed deep frustration over the government's protracted timeline for the much-needed rebuilding of the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Forces Connect App

Free App that signposts members of our Armed Forces community to support and advice.

Local Government Reorganisation

Liberal Democrat councillors put forward amendment at Local Government debate

Sewage dumps by Thames Water doubled last year

Lib Dems win 3 seats in Gerrards Cross

The Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives are neck and neck in South Bucks as we win 3 seats in the Gerrards Cross Town Council by-election.

Recognise Palestine as a State now say Lib Dems, but Labour Government and Tories reject the proposal

The Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill was proposed in Parliament on 14 March by Lib Dem Baroness Northover. The Labour Government & Tories rejected it. The photo shows the Lib Dems Friends of Palestine meeting the Head of the Palestine Mission in Nov

Lib Dems say: Britain must boost our defence spending but not by cutting aid

At this time of instability, the UK needs to strengthen our Armed Forces. But Labour – with the Conservatives and Reform – say it should be paid for by cutting international development spending. That is a big mistake. We say: tax tech giants instead.

Labour Rearranges Deck Chairs in Portswood

Southampton City Council has announced the removal of the Brookvale Road buildout as part of the Portswood Project trial. Following feedback from residents and an interim recommendation from road safety auditors, the ‘give way’ priority buildout

Ambitious Lib Dem Budget Lost on Labour

At our last Council meeting on 26th February, as expected, our Liberal Democrat alternative budget did not pass. But that was never the only goal. We put forward a fully costed, ambitious plan to prove that Southampton CAN and SHOULD be delivering real c

 Lee Dillon, Lib Dem candidate for Newbury constituency calls for emergency Health and Care Budget to rescue local services

- West Berkshire and Newbury’s Liberal Democrats call for emergency Health and Care Budget within four weeks of the General Election to save local health services

Tactical voting group says only Lee Dillon can beat the Conservatives in Newbury constituency

The campaign group Best for Britain has released its tactical voting recommendations ahead of polling day on 4 July and they confirm what many local residents already know

Critical incident declared at RHCH

Danny has written to the government demanding the immediate funding of social care packages to alleviate the strain

Sewage dumped into Hampshire's Rivers following Storm Darragh

Danny has written to the Southern Water CEO following sewage being dumped in the Rivers Itchen, Meon and Hamble

RBWM - Fixing the Mess and Moving Forward

Cabinet approves 2025/26 budget as best way forward for the Borough

RBWM Systems, Processes and the CIPFA 2020 Review - a commentary

Revisiting the 2020 CIPFA report reveals the causes for RBWM's current financial problems.

From the Chamber: Thank you to our Library Volunteers

Could you help in your local library? Recent years have seen severe and increasing pressure on all local authority budgets, including Wokingham’s. The help of volunteers in our libraries is now essential.

From the Chamber: what does the council do for me?

Most of the day-to-day contacts we get as Councillors relate to potholes, streetlights and grass cutting, which in financial terms are actually quite a small part of the services we provide.