Nearly 6,000 crimes went unsolved every day last year
The Liberal Democrats have slammed the previous Conservative government’s “legacy of failure” as new statistics reveal the extent of unsolved crime in the year ending June 2024.
25 Oct 2024
Octopus Energy: use windfall to stop Winter Fuel Payment cuts
The Treasury is reportedly set to receive a £1.5 billion windfall from Octopus Energy. The cost of reinstating the Winter Fuel Payments for this year would be £1.4 billion. Responding to the news, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper:
25 Oct 2024
Elmbridge Liberal Democrats successfully vote to reject ‘damaging’ Hersham Centre development plans.
At the planning committee meeting on 23 October, Elmbridge Liberal Democrats voted unanimously to reject the proposed Hersham Centre development.
25 Oct 2024
Taunton
Former Mayor of Taunton, Nick O’Donnell, has launched a campaign to become a member of Somerset Council.
He has been selected by the Liberal Democrats for the forthcoming by-election in the Rowbarton and Staplegrove ward following the decision of Cllr Dixie Darch to step down.
25 Oct 2024
Green Liberal Democrats
Green Lib Dem Conference Roundup
Weren't able to make it to conference, or maybe you want to revisit what our fantastic speakers were saying - take a look here at our conference roundup.
25 Oct 2024
Croydon
Council Breaks Affordable Homes Promise in Crystal Palace
Croydon Council has been accused of breaking a pledge to increase affordable housing in the borough, following the rejection of a planning application for 7 homes in Crystal Palace.
24 Oct 2024