14 Nov 2024
Family farms tax hike: Chancellor must meet farming community
Responding to reports on BBC Newsnight that the Treasury has dismissed calls from the Environment Department to soften the inheritance tax changes for farmers, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
14 Nov 2024
“Broken”: Government fails yet again to meet target to end 65-week NHS waits
Shocking new statistics have revealed that the Government has failed yet again to meet its target to end 65-week NHS waits, with the Liberal Democrats calling for an end to tax hikes on health providers and a rescue plan for care.
14 Nov 2024
Islington
Liberal Democrats Launch Campaign to Save Islington Upper Street Post Office
Islington’s Upper Street Post Office faces closure, putting vital services at risk for locals. Liberal Democrats Kate Pothalingam and Terry Stacy are campaigning to save it, urging the community to sign a petition to keep this essential branch open.
14 Nov 2024
Thousands of GP Appointments Across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Could Be Affected by National Insurance Increase
The recent increase in employer National Insurance contributions, announced in the Budget, could impact as many as 34,982 GP appointments across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, according to analysis by the Liberal Democrats.
14 Nov 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur calls for localised smart meter roll out in Orkney
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur today urged the First Minister to consider supporting a more localised approach to smart meter installation in island communities such as Orkney.
14 Nov 2024