Liberal Democrats' results in the local elections on 6th May were well beyond expectations. They were also very bad for the Conservatives, cautiously optimistic for Labour and good for the Greens.
Residents in Appleton Thorn have objected to telegraph poles erected near their homes by high-speed broadband supplier Freedom Fibre, because all their other utilities have underground connections. They have been supported by local Liberal Democrat Borough Councillor Helen Speed.
Our candidate in the Latchford West by-election, Sharon Harris, has blamed poor consultation for all the upset caused by the implementation of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) trial in neighbouring Westy:
Skills shortages are holding back our economy, while investment in training has plummeted and opportunities to re-skill remain out of reach for too many people. Our reforms will give everyone the tools, support, and confidence to succeed at any age.
Liberal Democrats have passed bold new policy to put public health at the heart of gambling regulation. These reforms would save lives, raise hundreds of millions for NHS treatment, and finally hold the industry to account.
Our NHS emergency services are in crisis – with patients dying in A&E waiting rooms, hours-long ambulance delays, and unsafe ‘corridor care’ becoming routine. Our new policy will restore dignity for patients, protect NHS staff, and save lives.