Remembrance Sunday: we must never forget their sacrifice
Commenting on Remembrance Sunday, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
11 Nov 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?
Over two million GP appointments at risk due to National Insurance tax hike
The rise in employers' National Insurance Contributions at the Budget could end up costing GP surgeries the equivalent of over two million appointments a year, Liberal Democrat analysis has revealed.
11 Nov 2024
Rachel Maclean on childcare: another Dark Ages perspective from the Conservatives
Responding to Kemi Badenoch's leadership campaign chair Rachel Maclean's comments on Politics Live that it was the wrong decision for the Conservatives to expand free childcare, Munira Wilson MP, Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson, said:
11 Nov 2024
Davey to visit Ukraine charity: “Leaders across Europe must stand up to Putin”
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is warning of the need for the Prime Minister and fellow leaders across Europe to show a united front in support of Ukraine following Trump’s election as US president.
11 Nov 2024
Week 18 – Remembrance and the USA
Remembrance Day is a time to stop and think, to thank those that served in our armed forces, and those that are currently serving. I find this very impactful having grown up in an armed forces family.
11 Nov 2024
201,070 GP appointments at risk in Yorkshire due to national insurance hike
The rise in employers’ national insurance announced at the Budget could put 201,070 GP appointments at risk
11 Nov 2024