REVEALED: How many fines for Dog Muck have Labour issued in 2 years?
Labour-run Liverpool City Council has issued 37 fines for dog fouling since May 2023. Lib Dem Leader calls for more to be done as it’s not good enough.
2 Apr 2025
Treasury
Chris asks the Chancellor about investment in defence's impact on growth
During a Treasury Select Committee hearing, I asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, if she thinks investment in defence has a better impact on growth than other sectors.
2 Apr 2025
Carmichael questions UK ministers on lessons from SNP-Green HPMA plans
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today questioned UK government ministers and officials on future plans for Highly Protect Marine Areas (HPMAs) and their consultation with fishing organisations.
2 Apr 2025
Liberal Democrats Contest Every County Council Seat in Folkestone and Hythe
Tim Prater, Matt Horrox, Gary Fuller, John Stokes, Tom McNeice and Emily Sanger are standing in the County Council Elections across Folkestone and Hythe on 1st May.
2 Apr 2025
General News and Press Releases
McArthur calls on government to maximise access to funding for fuel poverty schemes
Speaking yesterday in response to a statement from the Climate Action Minister Dr Alasdair Allan, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur highlighted that funding for area-based energy efficiency schemes is not being utilised effectively across Scotland.
2 Apr 2025
Tories cancel County elections and the Labour government agrees with them
Normally we would be gearing up for the County Council elections in early May, but this year the Labour government and the local ruling Tory group have got together to hang on to power for at least one more year.
2 Apr 2025