Tim Farron slams decision on WASPI compensation
Responding to the Government announcing that there will be no compensation for WASPI women, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron said:
17 Dec 2024
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?
Milton Keynes
Lib Dem leader praises charity that supports hundreds of local families affected by addiction
The leader of Milton Keynes Liberal Democrat Group has praised the work of a charity dedicated to supporting nearly 400 local families affected by drug and alcohol addiction.
17 Dec 2024
Horsham District Council
Horsham Lib Dems stand by HDC’s Local Plan as Planning Inspector cancels hearings without ‘specific reasons’
The Horsham Liberal Democrats stand by the Horsham District Local Plan currently before the Government’s Planning Inspector, despite the Inspector’s abrupt cancellation of the final three weeks of hearings.
17 Dec 2024
Give Cumbria more funding, not a mayor - Tim Farron tells Minister
Local MP Tim Farron has told Government ministers that residents and businesses in Cumbria don’t want yet another reorganisation of local councils.
17 Dec 2024
Ed Davey writes to Keir Starmer calling for a ‘Young Carers Lead’ in every school
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has written to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling for more support for young carers, including a Young Carers’ Lead in every school responsible for ensuring they receive extra support.
17 Dec 2024
Local MP: Justice has been served, now we must have an immediate inquest into Sara Sharif's murder
Responding to the sentencing of Sara Sharif's father and stepmother, Liberal Democrat MP for Woking, Will Forster, said:
17 Dec 2024