International Affairs
Britain must lead on defence and aid
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
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25 Feb 2025
2025/2026 Elmbridge budget: Free Parking and increased support for local families
The Liberal Democrat/Residents Association coalition has extended 30-minute free car parking as part of the 2025/26 budget.
25 Feb 2025
LABOUR REBELLION AND BARRACKING MARK ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGET
The Lib Dem plan to pause and reconsider Labour’s cutbacks in street cleaning, public realm enforcement, public toilet closures and the price of a swim was rejected last night at Cambridge City Council.
25 Feb 2025
Northern Isles MP responds to defence spending increase
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to the announcement that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
25 Feb 2025
Ofgem energy price hike “yet another blow for struggling families” – Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to news from Ofgem that the price cap for energy bills is set to rise by a further 6.4% from April, an average of £111 a year for a typical user of gas and electricity...
25 Feb 2025
Carmichael joins farming union leaders at NFU London Conference
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today [25 February] met with farmers from across the UK at the National Farmers’ Union London Conference to discuss their concerns about the future of farming.
25 Feb 2025