Ed Davey visits the East Yorkshire region
Ed Davey the Liberal Democrat leader - a frequent visitor to our region - will be in East Yorkshire again in April.
2 Apr 2026
National News
Govt must have the courage to negotiate a Customs Union at next UK-EU summit
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement today that, in light of the Iran War, the Government is seeking closer relations with the EU, Liberal Democrat Europe Spokesperson, Al Pinkerton MP, said:
2 Apr 2026
Wakefield Lib Dems call on Reform to suspend candidate
Reform UK candidate is accused of racist social media posts
2 Apr 2026
Government demands food waste collection without funding
The Labour Government is attempting to force councils to collect a third bin, specifically for food waste, that must be collected separately from all other forms of household waste. However, they are providing no funding for this service.
2 Apr 2026
Wales - Transport
Liberal Democrats call for an emergency 10p fuel duty cut
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an immediate 10p cut in fuel duty, as part of an emergency transport package “to keep Britain moving”.
2 Apr 2026
Wales - Environment
Welsh Lib Dems slam Reform’s “fantasy” coal plans as a threat to jobs, bills and climate
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have hit out at comments from Reform UK figures suggesting coal mining could be revived in Wales, branding the proposal “economically illiterate and environmentally reckless”.
2 Apr 2026