JLR: Govt must set up a furlough scheme
Commenting on reports that the Government is working on a scheme to protect workers at JLR, Liberal Democrat Business Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
24 Sep 2025
Save our green belt
The Government has doubled the housebuilding target for Stockport, weakened the protections on a third of our precious green belt, and is forcing the Council through Ministerial Directives and threats to adopt a Local Plan which will let developers target green belt first.
We oppose this government’s ‘developers charter’ and need your voice. Do you agree with us that the green spaces that make our area special need to be preserved, and new housing should first be built on brownfield sites, after the infrastructure is provided with schools, improved transport, and GP places guaranteed? Help us send a message to Government and make Labour listen to local people.
Find our more about the local plan on our frequently asked questions page.
Save our green belt
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Reducing Council Pesticide Use in Folkestone and Hythe
A local resident contacted me recently to ask if Folkestone and Hythe District Council use pesticides locally, and if so how they are working to reduce their use.
24 Sep 2025
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Liberal Democrats Condemn Sewage Dumping in Welsh National Parks
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have condemned the shocking levels of sewage dumping in Welsh National Parks, including Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons).
24 Sep 2025
Wales - Environment
Welsh Liberal Democrats Condemn Sewage Dumping in Welsh National Parks
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have condemned the shocking levels of sewage dumping in Welsh National Parks.
24 Sep 2025
Revealed: York Labour’s Ring Road Scandal
The Liberal Democrats have today branded Labour’s handling of the York Outer Ring Road funding crisis as a scandal, after an FOI request revealed that no representations have been made to Government to cover the £100 million funding gap.
24 Sep 2025
Alison Bennett
Alison Bennett MP calls for end to “Fleecehold” as Lib Dems introduce new leasehold policy
Mid Sussex MP Alison Bennett has called for sweeping changes to the leasehold housing system, urging the Government to put an end to so-called "fleecehold" arrangements that she says are unfairly penalising homeowners.
24 Sep 2025
