Davey: Pope Francis’ passing is a profound loss
Responding to Pope Francis passing away, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
21 Apr 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?
71-fold rise in 24-hour “trolley waits” with almost 50,000 last year as Lib Dems call for NHS ‘super-heads’ to save failing Trusts
Liberal Democrats are calling for NHS ‘super-heads’ to go into failing Trusts and bring them up to standard, as new FOI data reveals there were 49,000 trolley waits of 24-hours or longer last year. This is up 71-fold on 2019, with some patients waiting...
20 Apr 2025
Lib Dems gain new councillor in Appledore by-election
Kerry O’Rourke has become the tenth Liberal Democrat councillor on Torridge District Council after winning last Thursday’s by-election in Appledore
20 Apr 2025
Kent County Elections 2025
Tim Prater for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East
District, Town and Parish Councillor Tim Prater stands again for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe West, the most marginal seat in Kent having failed to win it from the Conservatives by 21 votes in 2021.
20 Apr 2025
Kent County Elections 2025
Emily Newing for Elham Valley
Lyminge Parish councillor, longstanding political campaigner, Councillor and local pub landlord Emily Newing (Arnold) is standing for the Liberal Democrats in Elham Valley for the Kent County Council elections 2025.
20 Apr 2025
Kent County Elections 2025
Tom McNeice for Folkestone East
Former Mayor of Folkestone and Town and District Councillor Tom McNeice will be standing for the Liberal Democrats in the Folkestone East division he is delighted to call home.
20 Apr 2025
