Lee Castle Reporting Back: April 2026
The April 2026 update from Lee Castle, Canterbury City Councillor for Little Stour and Adisham.
11 May 2026
National News
Cole-Hamilton responds to Swinney writing to opposition parties
Responding to John Swinney's offer to meet opposition parties, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
11 May 2026
Broadstone and Poole Town Council Election Results 2026
A strong results for the Liberal Democrats across Broadstone and Poole, winning 6 of 8 seats in Broadstone and securing key victories elsewhere. Local momentum is clearly building. With tight margins across the area, the work towards 2027 begins now.
11 May 2026
“What do I want to see in the Kings Speech? Cost of living relief and a commitment to thriving local economies.”
Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon laid out a list of policies he wants to see before this week’s Kings Speech, prioritising cost of living & local economies. The speech occurring on Wednesday is written by the Government & shows agenda for next parliamentary session.
11 May 2026
Campaign Manager (Bath, North East Somerset & Hanham Liberal Democrats)
We hold a big majority on Bath & North East Somerset Council (with 38 councillors) and the MP for Bath. We are looking for a manager to lead our operation through to May 2027 local elections: to defend our Council majority and build campaign capacity.
11 May 2026
West Berkshire
Demanding Answers from Thames Water and the Environment Agency
Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury, demands action from Thames Water and the Environment Agency over persistent sewage discharges into local rivers like the Winterbourne, despite dry weather and past inspections.
11 May 2026