Mayoral election delays slammed by Lib Dems
Responding to reports that the Government plans to delay some mayoral elections until 2028, Liberal Democrat Local Government spokesperson Zöe Franklin said:
4 Dec 2025
National News
Ian Sollom MP writes about the importance of the International Baccalaureate Diploma and why the cut in funding is a poor decision by the Government
"Education, education, education." When Tony Blair stated his top three priorities to the Labour Party conference in October 1996, it was a brilliant soundbite that is still remembered to this day.
4 Dec 2025
Lib Dems unveil major new food security plan
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Tim Farron MP, has unveiled a major new food security plan, which includes a proposal to launch a 'farm first' scheme - a parallel to Teach First - designed to attract young people to
3 Dec 2025
Waverley
Tories left red-faced after High Court backs Waverley’s position on CIL
For months, local Tories have been telling residents that Waverley Borough Council could choose to cancel Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charges, even where homeowners or their agents failed to follow the mandatory steps in national legislation.
WLD
3 Dec 2025
Press Release
Liberal Democrats call for crackdown on illegal use of off-road vehicles
Liberal Democrat councillors in Trafford will call for a crackdown on illegal use of e-scooters, e-bikes and off-road vehicles at a meeting of Trafford's Full Council tonight (03/12).
TLD
3 Dec 2025
Canada Water Masterplan will now deliver just 3% affordable homes in “betrayal” of communities.
The Canada Water Masterplan – the outline planning agreement between Southwark Council and developers to create 3,000 homes and a new “town centre” in the Rotherhithe district - will now only deliver 3% affordable homes
3 Dec 2025