Council tax redistribution: “big mistake”, say Lib Dems
Responding to the Government’s plan to redistribute council tax from areas in the South, Vikki Slade MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Local Government, said:
20 Jun 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?
Reporting Back
Liberal Democrats do best at beating Reform
Party President Mark Pack presents figures showing how it is only the Lib Dems who are taking on and beating Reform in council by-elections.
MP
20 Jun 2025
Liberal Democrats Challenge Southwark Labour over ‘Betrayal’ of 6,000 Disabled Residents
More than 6,313 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants in Southwark could lose their essential support, according to figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats through a Parliamentary Question.
20 Jun 2025
Press Release
Labour Town Hall bosses say the idea of new schools for South Trafford needs to be “put to bed”
Listening the Labour ruling group it’s little wonder people are so concerned about the lack of school places in our area
TLD
20 Jun 2025
Education
Free school meals
James MacCleary, MP for the Lewes constituency, is calling on the Government to guarantee that free school meals are “nutritious, properly funded and deliverable” for schools.
20 Jun 2025
Farming
Liberal Democrat MP James MacCleary warns the Government risks ‘decimating’ rural communities ahead of Spending Review
Liberal Democrat MP for the Lewes constituency James MacCleary has warned the Government risks ‘decimating’ rural communities, amidst rumours the nature-friendly farming budget is set to be slashed in the upcoming Spending Review.
20 Jun 2025
