Tom Bartleet
The main challengers to the Tories
Labour admits we are not a priority
27 Jul 2023
News
Local News
Box Vale
Report for BRN from Cllr Bryn Hurren August 2023.
Bryn gives it both barrels as always!
17 Jul 2023
Opinion
It's the way I tell 'em
Lies, damned lies and statistics!
19 Mar 2023
Tom Bartleet
The Sky's the limit this May!
Last night the Liberal Democrats gained two County Council seats at different ends of the country.
17 Feb 2023
Babergh
Our vision for Belle Vue in Sudbury
Belle Vue is YOUR park, and it's important that local residents and stakeholders play an active role in the remodelling of this tremendous community asset.
27 Jan 2023
Tom Bartleet
How do local councillors think their own party has performed?
Polling from Survation of councillors from different parties shows some striking difference between the parties.
23 Jan 2023
Tom Bartleet
Our morning in Sudbury market
With local elections due in May it is important we understand and can respond to issues that are on your mind to ensure we are campaigning on the things that matter to you.
22 Jan 2023
Box Vale
Report from Cllr Bryn Hurren BDC Lib Dem Member Box Vale Ward: December 2022
Firstly, congratulations to the Parish Council and all those involved in getting the Boxford Neighbourhood Plan up to and through the recent referendum.
31 Dec 2022
Box Vale
Report from Cllr Bryn Hurren BDC Lib Dem Member Box Vale Ward: November 2022
After the grief and sadness of September and into October due to the passing of our dear Sovereign, local government has quickly got back to as near normal as it can be with so much turmoil thrown our way.
30 Nov 2022
Copdock and Washbrook
Government Interference in Housing
Cllr Dave Busby says the Government's policies are pushing more and more families into the private rented sector which drives up housing benefit demands.
3 Aug 2022
Copdock and Washbrook
To Eat or To Heat
Cllr Dave Busby asks if we should be favouring food production or green energy generation?
7 Jun 2022
Copdock and Washbrook
To Sea or Not To Sea
Cllr Dave Busby is pushing for 'under-the-sea' power cables instead of power lines slashing across our beautiful countryside.
28 May 2022
National News
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems select Emma Holland-Lindsay as Mid Bedfordshire by-election candidate
By-election candidate vows to “fight tirelessly for our local health services”, demanding more GPs and funding for Bedfordshire. Liberal Democrats become bookies favourite to win the by-election after flying start to the campaign.
LD
19 Jun 2023
Westminster
Stop Puppy Smuggling
The Conservatives have dropped the new law to crack down on puppy smuggling.
LD
26 May 2023
Carers
Carer's Leave Bill to become law
The Lib Dem Bill will give an estimated 2.4 million carers across the UK a statutory right to take five days of unpaid leave per year, helping carers to better balance work and care.
19 May 2023
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
I will keep fighting for the rights of the entire LGBT+ community, until true equality is achieved.
ED
17 May 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems win big in local elections
Liberal Democrats gained 407 councillors and control of 12 councils in England, giving us our best result in decades.
LD
8 May 2023
Cost of living
Tackling soaring food prices
British people are struggling with eye-watering food prices and yet this Conservative Government is refusing to help. Liberal Democrats are putting forward a proper plan to make food cheaper.
LD
2 May 2023
Environment
Chalk streams hit by 14,000 hours of sewage discharges last year
This is a devastating blow to our country’s environment.
LD
27 Apr 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
10 million people give up on getting a GP appointment
This could lead to countless missed or delayed diagnoses as people go without the care they need, creating a ticking time bomb for our NHS.
LD
21 Apr 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Rise in dental deserts leaves millions struggling to get NHS dentist appointment
More than three in five local areas in England have seen a rise in the number of people per dentist.
LD
19 Apr 2023
Crime
Burglary Response Guarantee
Liberal Democrats are calling for a new statutory guarantee that all burglaries will be attended by police and properly investigated.
ED
6 Apr 2023
Local Government
Ed Davey launches local election campaign
Ed Davey has smashed the ‘Blue Wall’ with a yellow tractor, as he officially launched our English local election campaign in Hertfordshire.
LD
29 Mar 2023
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's speech to Spring Conference
We love our country and want to transform it for the better. To build a liberal Britain, and spread real opportunity to every city, town and village across our great United Kingdom. To deliver the fair deal that the British people deserve.
LD
19 Mar 2023