HS2 review: Govt must not delay further
Following a report into HS2, which reveals a “litany of failure” that has driven up costs by £37 billion, Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson Paul Kohler MP said:
18 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?
David Green
Scot Govt urged to reconsider approach to nuclear
The Scottish Government has been warned that to be serious about achieving net-zero targets in a way that commands public support, Ministers must scrap their opposition to nuclear energy as part of the UK's decarbonised electricity mix.
18 Jun 2025
Shetland
Wishart supports dementia charity Playlist for Life
Ahead of World Music Day on June 21, Beatrice Wishart MSP for Shetland has expressed her support for the charity Playlist for Life, which supports people affected by dementia to create personalised music playlists.
18 Jun 2025
Shetland
Wishart responds to SIC inter-island transport report
Beatrice Wishart has responded to the Shetland Islands Council inter-island transport report led by transport consultants Stantec.
18 Jun 2025
Shetland
Dogs Against Drugs: ‘Long past time’ for sustainable funding – Wishart
Beatrice Wishart has appeared before members of the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee to give evidence in support of Shetland’s Dogs Against Drugs charity.
18 Jun 2025
2,710 at risk of losing vital PIP support in York, warn Liberal Democrats
More than 2,710 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants in York could lose their essential support, according to figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats through a Parliamentary Question.
18 Jun 2025
