Davey on Starmer speech: “End this trade war through strength not timidity”
Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech on supporting UK businesses following Trump’s tariffs, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
7 Apr 2025
Wearside
Nexus slammed as communities forced to wait up to 15 years for new bus shelters
Transport chiefs at Nexus have been accused of leaving people out in the cold – literally – as it is revealed that they have been making communities wait up to 15 years for new bus shelters.
MH
7 Apr 2025
Damp and mould in Southwark’s Housing Costs NHS £1.8 million
A damning report seen by the Liberal Democrats has suggested that the health effects of Damp and Mould in Southwark’s council housing could be costing the NHS over £1.8 million a year.
7 Apr 2025
Tim Farron launches outdoor education campaign in Westminster
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron joined outdoor education leaders to host an event in Westminster last week to encourage MPs from all parties to sign up to the campaign to make outdoor residential experiences accessible to all young people.
7 Apr 2025
Local Lib Dem MP slams jobs tax with employees in Torbay facing financial hit of nearly £2,172
The rise in employers’ National Insurance has come into effect with employees in Torbay facing an estimated hit of almost £2,172 in total by the end of the decade, as the jobs tax gets passed down to them as lower real wages
7 Apr 2025
Buckinghamshire
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.
MBLD
7 Apr 2025