Tim Farron names spokesperson team to lead party’s fightback
Tim Farron today set about ending the Liberal Democrats' lack diversity at the top of the party - by naming the most diverse shadow cabinet team in the party's history.
29 Jul 2015
Kent's our Oyster: Smart Ticketing to be Introduced on Southeastern
Rail passengers in Kent will soon see a £5.5 million roll out of smart cards across Southeastern's network.
28 Jul 2015
Congratulations to the Lib Dems: Winning, not Whinng...
Congratulations are due to the party on two fronts. First, for holding a leadership election without tearing itself apart. Given recent developments being reported in the press about the Labour party - not to mention the leadership contest for the Conservatives already having started, looking at the way Mrs May is sniping at Mr Johnson - is quite an achievement.
SP
27 Jul 2015
Outrageous betrayal of the most weak and most frail
Commenting on the news that the Conservatives have u-turned on the introduction of a cap on care costs, former Care Minister, Liberal Democrat MP Norman Lamb, who took the legislation through Parliament said:
27 Jul 2015
Right to photograph European landmarks safeguarded
I was relieved MEPs rejected a controversial proposal that would require photographers to get permission from copyright holders before commercially using photos of landmarks and public places.
CBMEPSEE
24 Jul 2015
Lib Dems WIN two South East By-Elections
The Liberal Democrats won two seats in South East England last night, reinforcing a trend of good Lib Dem local election results since the General Election.
24 Jul 2015
National News
Cost of living
Our plan to halve energy bills by 2035
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
LD
25 Jul 2025
International Affairs
Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
LD
24 Jul 2025
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
I’m proud that once again it is the Liberal Democrats leading the way, with our vision for an economy that is growing strongly, where everyone feels the benefits.
ED
16 Jul 2025
Education
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
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