Interest rates: would have happened months ago if Govt “was not acting as a roadblock to growth”
Responding to interest rates falling to 4%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
7 Aug 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?
Fight to save Walworth’s 24/7 police front counter “not over”, say Southwark Lib Dems
Southwark Liberal Democrats have reacted to the news that Walworth’s police front counter – the last in Southwark – is not one of the 18 set to close entirely across London following their campaign to save it.
7 Aug 2025
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Surrey County Council calls Kathryn to dissuade her from pursuing an EHCP
Surrey County Council called Kathryn to dissuade her from pursuing an EHCP for her daughter, Evie who is 11 years old and has special education needs.
7 Aug 2025
Farnham
New Bike and Skate "Pump Track" to be Built in Farnham
A new £110,000 bike and skate "pump track" will be built in Farnham after financing was agreed by Lib Dem-led Waverley Borough Council.
WLD
7 Aug 2025
Wealden District Leaders Update
The Alliance continues to deliver for our residents.
7 Aug 2025
Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 7 August 2025
During the Island Games, as the sun beat down and we slapped on the Factor 50, there seemed a cheery acceptance a price would need to be paid. It felt inevitable the weather gods would demand their pound of flesh during show week.
7 Aug 2025
