2026: Week 33 - Hosepipe Ban, Water Leaks and Bluetongue
It’s been another week of high temperatures and a fifth heatwave, as well as a hosepipe ban and wildfires in Devon, which is all deeply worrying.
21 Aug 2026
National News
Lib Dems to force vote on donation cap commission
Responding to reports by Politico that Burnham will not include a domestic cap on political donations when the elections bill return, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson Lisa Smart MP said:
21 Aug 2026
Lib Dems renew calls for a Premier League “free-to-air revolution” as new season kicks off
The Liberal Democrats have renewed their call for a free-to-air revolution in British sport, demanding that at least 10 Premier League matches a season be made available on free-to-air terrestrial channels.
21 Aug 2026
Campaigns Organiser (West Dorset)
West Dorset Liberal Democrats are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person who can play a key role in building volunteer infrastructure, creating leaflets and organising doorstep activity – to support our fast-paced campaign.
21 Aug 2026
Chelmsford
Challenging Reform cuts to safety projects in Essex
Walking, cycling and wheeling to school is being put at risk. Low-income families face higher heating costs, and some grants to businesses and home owners could stop, following budget cuts by Reform UK-led Essex County Council.
21 Aug 2026
News
Sam writes to Taylor Wimpey
Sam has written a letter to Taylor Wimpey requeting answers
21 Aug 2026