#liberal-democrats

#liberal-democrats

"The Liberal Democrats have called for air-conditioned buildings, such as gyms and libraries, to be opened to the public as "cool hubs" during heatwaves."

The Liberal Democrats have submitted an amendment to the ongoing Football Governance Bill, aiming to make at least 10 Premier League matches available on free-to-air TV each season.

Ed Davey criticized Keir Starmer for lacking vision and ambition, suggesting he risks becoming merely a continuation of Rishi Sunak's policies without clarity in leadership.

The victory of the Liberal Democrats in the Chesham and Amersham by-election is a clear indicator that they pose a significant threat to the Conservatives now.

Cllr Victor Chamberlain stated that Cllr Williams' resignation speaks volumes about Labour's failures, emphasizing the need for change in Southwark leadership.

The party is writing to all Labour MPs this week asking them to join forces in a push for a much more comprehensive deal with Brussels, arguing that this would help revive the public finances.

The LGBT+ arm of the Liberal Democrats expressed its dismay at being categorized with anti-trans parties and emphasized their progressive stance on LGBT+ rights.

The Conservative councillor mentioned that the funding gap is tied to rising demand and inflation, necessitating consideration of charges for non-statutory services like green waste collection.

Voters are increasingly sophisticated in tactical voting, with Labour, Lib Dem, and Green members switching to the party best positioned to beat Conservatives.

These proposed welfare cuts will lead to more than 15,000 households in Southwark losing support, totaling £33 million stripped from residents receiving disability-related payments.

Jamie Greene left the Scottish Conservatives due to their shift towards a more right-wing, 'Trump-esque' approach, emphasizing his concerns about the party's direction.

"We'll have gold everywhere. Look at what we did in England. No-one thought we would win 72 seats. The results were coming in fast and furious that night and I reckon it is going to be like that next May as well."

Miller emphasized the urgency of the situation, calling for immediate action, including utilizing the proceeds from Abramovich's sale to support efforts for the kidnapped Ukrainian children.

The Liberal Democrats have called for an extension to Saturday's deadline to access winter fuel payments, warning that tens of thousands of older people could miss out if the current date is upheld.