Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs

Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025

Animal Welfare in the Food System

The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.

Aylesbury LibDems stands full slate of candidates for 2025 local elections

Today, Friday 28th March, Aylesbury Liberal Democrats handed in nomination papers for a full slate of candidates to contest all the wards in Aylesbury up for election on Buckinghamshire Council elections on Thursday 1st May.

Lib Dems Celebrate with our Hindu communities

Today marks the start of 9 days of Hindu festivals. The Liberal Democrats embrace every community and wish you all a wonderful Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Ram Navmi!

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.

No County Vote as Conservatives Avoid YOU!

No County Vote as Conservatives Avoid YOU!

Splash Time!

Lib Dem campaigner Mark Harding takes a look at how the Fleming Park paddling pool is proceeding.

'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’.

Victory for Wendover! Controversial HS2 Access Plan Rejected

Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that the HS2 planning application to use South Street and Dobbins Lane as a construction route has been refused.

The Long CON: How the Conservatives have suffocated local councils and left you footing the bill

Last year, it was revealed that Bucks Council is burdened with £300 million in debt. Other estimates suggest that £500 million is needed to bring our roads up to scratch. The numbers don’t lie: the Tories have lost control of Buckinghamshire's finances.

Lib Dems welcome Government plans to give 16-year-olds the vote

Local Lib Dem councillors have welcomed the Government’s plans to reduce the voting age to 16 by the end of the year.

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.

Lymington Town Hall saved - for now

Lymington Town Hall's short-term future has been secured after a determined campaign from Liberal Democrat Councillors - but the building's long-term future is still uncertain.

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.

Oxfordshire’s Lib Dem MPs react to water bill rise: “Scrap Ofwat and start again”

Let’s be clear, this is a scandal that has been ignored by successive governments who have sat back and watched Thames Water’s ailing performance, plunging themselves into unprecedented levels of debt and leaving customers to pay the bill.

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

Portsmouth Council Leader says 'Hands Off Portsmouth'

Cllr Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth Council, has written to Jim McMahon MP, Labour's Reorganisation Chief, to say Hands Off Portsmouth!

Building Partnerships with Canada

As Portsmouth's internationalist party, we've waving the flags for your Lib Dem-led council's push for stronger links with our sister city of Halifax in Canada, strengthening our trade opportunities in the face of Trump's trade taxes

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.

Lib Dems say Chancellor’s Spring Statement was a missed opportunity to deliver the promised change

"For years, the Conservatives damaged public services, small businesses & European trade: in July people voted for change, but so far Labour are delivering more of the same & hit welfare for disabled people" said Daisy Cooper, MP, Lib Dem Deputy Leader

Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey says planned welfare cuts "really alarming"

Ed Davey said many of the planned welfare cuts "just should not happen". Improving health & care to get people back to work is the better way of reducing the welfare budget. Photo shows Ed Davey with Roz Savage, Lib Dem MP & record breaking ocean rower.

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

Danny to drive ambulance to Ukraine

Danny joins charity mission to deliver vital medical supplies to Ukraine

Winchester MP slams 'jobs tax' as workers face £3,750 hit

Danny Chambers warns that the Chancellor’s jobs tax will leave Winchester workers worse off and put farmers and small businesses at risk

Council Drama: Conservatives Push Costly Inquiry While Lib Dems Champion Fiscal Responsibility

Tories revert to type by wanting to spend YOUR money without limit

Windsor Post Office to be Franchised

The future of the Windsor Post Office is looking more secure but we must keep the pressure on!

Wokingham Borough’s Forest of Imagination 2025

I’m excited to share an exclusive preview of a series of free arts and cultural activities coming to Wokingham Borough in 2025. These events are designed to strengthen our connection with the natural world and raise awareness about the climate emergency.

From the Leader: Calling on the strength of our community

With so many alarming developments on the international stage in the last few weeks, it seems more important than ever to count our blessings.