Treasury
Chris asks former OBR chairs about the volatility of their forecasts
I asked them if I want being harsh by describing their forecasts as "finger in the air".
27 Feb 2026
National News
Wales
Labour councillor defects to Lib Dems in Flintshire to continue education fight
Labour councillor Fran Lister has defected to the Liberal Democrats after a series of disagreements with Flintshire’s ruling Labour-led coalition over education policy.
27 Feb 2026
Wales
Two Swansea councillors join Liberal Democrats in boost ahead of Senedd election
Two Uplands councillors have joined the Welsh Liberal Democrats, strengthening the party’s position in Swansea ahead of the Senedd elections in May.
27 Feb 2026
Cole-Hamilton responds to Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh warning
Responding to the embargoed comments from the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
27 Feb 2026
Gorton and Denton: Voters are "bitterly disappointed" with Labour, but "horrified" by Reform
Commenting on the result of the Gorton and Denton by-election, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Daisy Cooper MP said:
27 Feb 2026
Gideon Amos MP Column February 2026
From the banks of the Parrett to the SEND funding battle in Parliament, your MP, Gideon Amos, is standing up for everyone in Taunton and Wellington
27 Feb 2026