Thames Water: Rise in sewage spills is the final straw
Responding to reports of a 40% rise in pollution incidents from Thames Water, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson, Tim Farron MP, said:
11 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?
IFS SEND provision report: Immediate action is needed
Responding to the IFS report on the crisis in SEND provision, Lib Dem Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
11 Dec 2024
Spending Review: not investing in social care is a “false economy”
Commenting ahead of the government launching the process of their Spending Review later today (10th December), Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
11 Dec 2024
Davey: Carer’s Allowance review mustn’t be excuse for inaction now
Responding to the Terms of Reference for the independent review of Carer’s Allowance overpayments, published today by the Department for Work and Pensions, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
11 Dec 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
MP presses Prime Minister on Thornbury Medical Centre rebuild
Today, Liberal Democrat MP Claire Young raised the plans to rebuild Thornbury Medical Centre with the Prime Minister and urged him to ensure there were no further delays.
11 Dec 2024
WBC
From the Chamber: Including Everyone
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to ensuring that all of our residents get the services they need. To achieve this we work to understand our residents as individuals.
10 Dec 2024