Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference

Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton

A Fair Deal for Family Carers

Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.

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.

Labour Missteps

The inability of the Labour government to define what it means by ‘working people’ is staggering. Many of us thought that it was a code for working class whatever in turn that meant.

A LibDem Councillor's Casework

Casework is a big part of a Ward Councillor's work

East Hampshire Lib Dems say “THANK YOU!”

After a historic General Election where East Hampshire became a closely fought seat, the Liberal Democrats have given their thanks for local support.

Hampshire Conservatives' £175 million budget gap demands "fundamental change"

As Hampshire County Council has announced that its previous budget gap has widened from £132m to a staggering £175m, Liberal Democrat campaigners have called for a change of leadership at County Hall.

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

Layla Moran MP in conversation Alex Brewer MP

Hart Lib Dems were honoured to host Layla Moran MP for an evening of discussion with our own Alex Brewer MP

The need for SEND reform

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

Havant’s Lib Dems will hold the Government’s “feet to the fire” on extra NHS funding

Havant’s Liberal Democrats have said they will hold the Government’s “feet to the fire” in response to the Autumn Budget today.

Havant Lib Dems: NHS report is “wake-up call” to rescue health and care services in Havant

Havant Lib Dems have said the Lord Darzi report into the state of the NHS must be a wake-up call for the government to rescue health and services in Havant.

Buckingham Library hours slashed as automated system takes over

Buckingham East Lib Dem councillor Anja Schaefer has grave concerns over the proposed new Library automated system, which will leave the Library unattended for long periods.

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.

Harben House Hotel: Lib Dems seek assurances over impact of temporary accommodation

Last night at Delegated Decisions, local Lib Dem councillors were seeking assurances as to the appropriate use of a hotel for local homeless people.

City councillors back Lib Dem motion calling for ceasefire in Gaza

A motion proposed by MK Lib Dems calling for an “urgent, permanent, biliteral” ceasefire in Gaza has been passed by Milton Keynes City Council.

£29 Million Mortgage Bombshell in the New Forest as 10,500 households forced to remortgage last year

Households in the New Forest who remortgaged last year face a £29.4 million annual mortgage bombshell amidst spiralling interest rates following Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget, new House of Commons analysis has revealed.

Sewage dumping in New Forest reaches 17,798 hours in 2023

New figures analysing sewage dumped in Council areas have revealed that sewage was dumped into waterways in the New Forest for 17,798 hours in 2023.

Oxfordshire’s Lib Dem MPs urge government to exempt GPs and care providers from tax hike

GPs and care providers in Oxfordshire will be “pushed to the brink” without an exemption from the Budget’s Employer National Insurance tax hike, local Lib Dem MPs have said. Oxfordshire’s GPs and care providers are already under significant pressure.

Sir Ed Davey drops in to visit Bicester repair shop with Calum Miller to discuss the cost of living crisis

Local candidate for Bicester and Woodstock, Cllr Calum Miller, hosted Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey in Bicester earlier today to highlight the importance of green solutions to the cost of living crisis and to meet with supporters.

Comment: Portsmouth's pensioners are let down by Labour

People are rightly furious that one of the first acts of newly elected Labour MPs has been to cut winter fuel payments to millions of pensioners.

Lib Dems demand action from Labour to fix our NHS

“Where can I find an NHS dentist?” is a question often asked by many people in Portsmouth.

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.

Reading Lib Dems say rebuild the Royal Berkshire Hospital now!

The Reading Lib Dems call for the government to guarantee rebuilding the RBH

Standing up for Liberal Values

Consider joining the Liberal Democrats today. Click the join button at the top of this website or call on 020 7022 0988 or locally 01252 656033

The Basingstoke Canal needs your support.

The Basingstoke Canal faces funding cuts from local councils. Find ways to support the Basingstoke canal.

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.

Slough’s Liberal Democrats back new manifesto with NHS at the heart

The Liberal Democrats have launched their General Election manifesto and outlined a plan to save health and care services. The manifesto offers a bold and fully costed £9bn plan to tackle the health and care crisis.

Vote for Chelsea Whyte to support a ceasefire and independent Palestine

Slough Liberal Democrats have consistently called for a ceasefire in Gaza since the October 7th attacks, with the view to a lasting two-state solution in the region.

Join the Movement: Embracing Diversity with Southampton Liberal Democrats

The Liberal Democrats in Southampton are not just a local branch of a political party but a community that is deeply committed to inclusivity, diversity, and equality. 

Thelma Wield - A Liberal Hero

Shortly before our recent amazing election gains, I received the sad news that one of our long-standing members, Thelma Wield, had passed away.

 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 Chambers MP gives support to farmers on Back British Farming Day

Danny Chambers has pledged his support to British farmers on the National Farming Union Back British Farmers Day

Danny raises Winter Fuel Payments in Parliament

Danny presses Rachel Reeves to hold vote on changes to Winter Fuel Payments

Lib Dem Council Negotiate Significant Concessions for Resident Windsor Castle Tickets

Following Council Talks, The Royal Collection Trust improves their offer to RBWM residents, after announcing they would scrap free Advantage Card tickets.

Sixteen Million Pounds of Mistakes Have Led the Council to the Verge of Bankruptcy

Historic failures over the years by the Conservatives mean the council was effectively bankrupt several years ago!

Clive Jones follows up with LINK for an update on the Wokingham banking hub

Wokingham’s MP received assurances from LINK, the organisation responsible for setting up banking hubs, that they will publish a decision on whether to bring a hub to Wokingham within the next few weeks.

Clive Jones: "Exempt GPs and care homes from tax hike before they shut up shop"

GPs and care providers in Wokingham will be “pushed to the brink” without an exemption from the Budget’s National Insurance tax hike, Lib Dem MP Clive Jones has said.