Experience Counts at Kent County Council
The Liberal Democrat group at Kent County Council have more experience than all the other 4 groups added together, and then some.
17 May 2025
Newhaven
James MacCleary MP secures key meeting with minister on Newhaven traffic crisis
James MacCleary, MP for the Lewes constituency, today pressed ministers in the House of Commons over the worsening gridlock on the A259 at Newhaven – and secured a commitment from the Roads Minister to meet and discuss urgent solutions.
17 May 2025
Lib Dems urge Labour MPs to back closer trade with EU which could raise £25 billion a year and avoid welfare cuts
The Liberal Democrats have sent a letter to Labour MPs urging them to back closer trade ties with the EU to boost the public finances and avoid “savage” cuts to support for vulnerable families and pensioners.
17 May 2025
Keir Starmer’s anti-immigration comments are dangerous and divisive
We live in extraordinary times when a Labour Party leader proudly uses populist language about immigration that echoes the inflammatory words of Enoch Powell, whilst cosying up to the far-right Reform Party on how to tackle the issue.
17 May 2025
Youth Mobility Scheme news a ‘glimmer of hope’
Responding to comments by the Prime Minister that a Youth Mobility Scheme could be part of a new UK-EU deal, Liberal Democrat Europe Spokesperson James MacCleary said:
17 May 2025
Lib Dem Cllrs support JOINT GROUP LEADERS' STATEMENT CALLING FOR A PEACEFUL RESOLUTION IN KASHMIR
Tory, Labour & Lib Dem leaders on Slough Borough Council issued a joint statement during a full Council meeting on 15 May calling for dialogue and compassion to bring about a peaceful resolution in Kashmir. Photo shows the Lib Dem Group of councillors.
17 May 2025