Britain Leading Again

The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.

Protecting children from sexual abuse

No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.

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!

Only 0.1% of police dedicated to rural crime teams

The Conservative government have “neglected” rural communities as figures reveal a reduction in staff over the last year to just 14 for the whole of the 3 counties in the Thames Valley police area are dedicated to rural crime.

Manydown Deal Done

After many years of delays, Manydown is happening! Work will start next year on the project to deliver up to 3,520 much needed homes and other benefits.

Dangerous Kingsclere Road Junction

The A339 in Kingsclere is the most dangerous stretch of road between Basingstoke and the boundary with West Berkshire, but Conservative-controlled Hampshire County Council are doing nothing to improve it.

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.

Greening Denmead

We might be leapfrogging over Labour in the polls, but it’s important we also focus on the local issues

Bella Hewitt visits Waterlooville Market

Bella met with voters at Waterlooville Market

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.

Labour reveal plan to axe sheltered housing wardens ahead of formal decision

Budget papers released by the Labour-led City Council reveal plans to axe sheltered housing wardens to save £400k over two years, this is despite publicly claiming that no decision had been made.

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.

Portsmouth Christmas and New Year Bin Collections

All the dates you need to know for getting rid of all that wrapping paper

Local Lib Dem MP wins support for his bill to ban puppy smuggling

Hampshire Lib Dem MP passes first vote in Parliament on his bill to stop puppy smuggling

Reading MPs fail to support motions to fix health and care crises

Reading Liberal Democrats have criticised local Labour MPs for their decision to vote against rescuing community healthcare and end the carer's repayment scandal

Over 11 thousand over 80s at risk of losing Winter Fuel Payments in Reading as Lib Dems calls on govt to “change course”

Over 11 thousand of those aged over 80 in Reading are at risk of losing their Winter Fuel Payments due to the government’s cuts, the latest official statistics have revealed.

Local Government Reorganisation

Liberal Democrat councillors put forward amendment at Local Government debate

New Leisure Centre proposals

Proposals for a much diminished Farnborough Leisure Centre have just been announced.

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.

GAZA: Lib Dem MPs Layla Moran & Sir Ed Davey speaks out strongly against Trump's plan

Lib Dem MP Layla Moran has a Palestinian mother and a British father. She attacked Trump's plan for the USA to take over Gaza. Layla said: "I urge the UK and the whole international community to resist him. Recognise Palestine now, before it's too late"

Fixing our broken relationship with Europe & Trump-proof Britain's Trade

Today marks five years since the United Kingdom left the European Union. Five years on, our economy is stagnant as a result of the Conservatives' botched deal with Europe. Sir Ed Davey presents Lib Dem plans to tackle this challenge & Trump's trade threat

Reflections on Southampton’s Commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day

Southampton's commemoration of Holocaust and Genocide Memorial Day on Monday 27 January was an immensely moving experience. This year marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Rebellion Over Respite Services For Vulnerable Adults

In an effort to reduce costs at Southampton City Council, the Labour administration are proposing drastic changes to respite services for vulnerable adults. Currently the council has a respite centre at Kentish Road and works with two other providers.

 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

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

Winchester Lib Dems fight rising bills

And the local Conservatives won't even stand up for Winter Fuel Allowance

Windsor's Tory MP accepts Racecourse Freebies before debate

Jack Rankin's Free Racecourse Tickets Raise Ethical Eyebrows Amid Parliamentary Debate on Gambling Laws

RBWM’s Financial Future: Time for Real Solutions, Not Populist Spin

Lib Dems are fixing years of mismanagement for a sustainable future.

MP and Councillors attend opening of the Wokingham Chapter of Hindu Youth Organisation

Clive Jones, MP and Lib Dem councillors were delighted to attend the opening day of the Wokingham chapter of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), a Hindu Youth Organisation, at the Forest School, Winnersh.

From the Leader: Time for a better form of politics

This week, influenced in part by the recent Winnersh by-election, I want to return to a topic that I have raised before – the way in which politics is conducted.