Interest rates: Trump tariffs, spiralling bills and jobs tax still 'hammering' millions of households
Responding to the Bank of England cutting interest rates to 4.25%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
8 May 2025
Tim Farron calls for MPs to be given a vote on UK-US trade deal
Following this morning’s breaking news that a trade deal between the UK and the US is set to be announced later today, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has urged ministers to give MPs a vote on the deal.
8 May 2025
Mental Capacity Act
Chris pressures Government to review Mental Capacity Act
Along with Fiona Laskaris, Jeremy Hunt MP and Jake Richards MP, I met with the Care Minister to discuss our proposed amendment to the Mental Health Bill.
8 May 2025
Defence
VE Day 2025
Today, on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we remember the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who served and gave so much for our freedom. Let us honour their legacy by standing up for peace, unity and a fairer future for all.
8 May 2025
Oldham
Labour Council fails older people in Crompton
Oldham Council have tried to offload the cost of accessibility improvements to the road at Hopwood Court onto the care provider for the accommodation – suggesting a much more expensive design that moves the changes on to private land.
8 May 2025
Oldham
Oldham dog fouling chaos continues as Council fails to issue any fines so far in 2025
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has again hit out at the Council’s ruling Labour Group and those that prop them up after it was revealed that Oldham Council has failed to issue a single penalty notice for dog fouling in 2025.
8 May 2025