Treasury
Chris calls on government to commit to defence bonds
Defence bonds would be a powerful way to increase R&D and raise economic growth.
18 Jun 2026
National News
Cole-Hamilton challenges First Minister on miserable cladding progress
At First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP challenged John Swinney over the SNP’s miserable progress in tackling dangerous cladding.
18 Jun 2026
Shropshire’s Lib Dems fight to protect bus services despite funding cuts
Shropshire’s Liberal Democrats are determined to protect and improve the county’s bus services despite bus funding being cut by the Labour Government by more than £200k (from £3.07 million to £2.86 million).
18 Jun 2026
Reading
Reading Lib Dem Councillor demands answers from Thames Water as Foudry Brook sewage discharges nearly double
Local Liberal Democrat Councillor James Moore has submitted a formal question to RBC's Strategic Environment, Planning and Transport Committee, demanding Thames Water return to face scrutiny after new data revealed a sharp rise in sewage discharges.
18 Jun 2026
Latest from Lee
New Banking Hub Opens in Thatcham
This week marked an important milestone for Thatcham as the town’s new Banking Hub officially opened its doors to the public at its temporary location in the Broadway.
18 Jun 2026
Latest from Lee
A34 Safety Study Nears Completion
When the Government decided not to take forward the wider A34 North and South of Oxford scheme in the Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3), it was understandably disappointing. However, this wasn’t the end of the conversation.
18 Jun 2026