Elections
Tories are budgeting for more austerity
Small print of Chancellor’s Autumn Statement shows rocks ahead
25 Nov 2023
Wandsworth news
Crime
Resident survey results for Southfields published
We spoke to hundreds of residents in one Wandsworth ward - and this is what they told us
27 Jul 2023
Crime
Met promises more bobbies on the beat
We spoke to senior police officers about residents' number one concern
21 Jul 2023
National news
Local Government
The Funding Crisis in Local Government
It's time for change. We cannot sit idly by as our local services crumble. Liberal Democrats will always stand up for a fair deal for communities.
HM
by Helen Morgan
17 Mar 2024
Refugees
Beyond Rwanda: A Fairer Way Forward on Asylum
Let's focus on what truly works: tackling the backlog, creating safe routes, and upholding our commitment to human rights. As Liberal Democrats, we will continue to fight for a fairer and more compassionate asylum system.
AC
17 Mar 2024
International Affairs
The Death of Alexei Navalny
Navalny cast a light on the corruption of Putin and his cronies. His tragic death, at the hands of Putin, cannot and will not stifle the democratic ideals that he fought for. Together, let us be a voice that speaks for those who have been silenced.
CJ
17 Mar 2024
Party news
Diversity
Celebrating the lives of incredible women
This International Women’s Day, I will be celebrating so many incredible women - who have brought us this far; who work tirelessly for equality; and who will take us even further in the years to come.
ED
by Ed Davey
8 Mar 2023
LGBT+
Ed Davey's LGBT History Month Message 2023
Today marks the beginning of LGBT History Month - a time to discover the stories of the LGBT+ community, acknowledge the prejudice they have faced, and celebrate the progress that has been achieved.
ED
1 Feb 2023
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's New Year Message
"The New Year is an opportunity to turn the page and look ahead. And although things are tough for millions, I sense change is possible - so I look to the New Year with hope and optimism."
ED
31 Dec 2022
LibDem news
PMQs: Armed forces homes only to be repaired in emergencies as PM refuses to stump up extra cash
The Prime Minister today refused to commit extra cash for repairs for armed forces families homes despite the Head of Accomodation for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation revealing that military families could only expect repairs to their home in emer
15 May 2024
Windermere illegal sewage dumps: A complete scandal that can't go on
Responding to the news that untreated sewage was illegally pumped into Lake Windermere, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
15 May 2024
Rees-Mogg Farage comments: Sunak must suspend the whip
Responding to Jacob Rees-Mogg suggesting that Nigel Farage be taken into the Conservative Party and made a Minister, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
15 May 2024
Lib Dems report Sunak to the Ethics Adviser over improper use of government resources at speech
The Liberal Democrats have reported the Prime Minister to the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests for using the government crest at his party political speech yesterday (Monday).
14 May 2024
Unemployment rising: Govt is playing economic whack-a-mole
Responding to the latest labour market figures showing a rise in unemployment, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
14 May 2024
Parliament backs Lib Dem amendment to exclude MPs arrested for serious offences
MPs have voted by 170 votes to 169 to back an amendment tabled by Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain that ensures MPs accused of serious offences are excluded from the Parliamentary estate at the point of arrest, rather than only when charged.
14 May 2024