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25 Mar 2026
National News
Wales - Transport
Welsh Lib Dems urge Reeves to scrap fuel duty hike as global instability drives rising petrol prices
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on Labour to cancel their planned fuel duty increase, warning that continued instability in the Middle East is already driving up global oil prices and risks placing further pressure on households and businesses ac
25 Mar 2026
New Forest split as Waterside joined with Southampton
We note, with a mix of disappointment and determination, the announcement that the Waterside area of New Forest District Council will be placed within a new unitary arrangement alongside Southampton.
25 Mar 2026
Hampshire Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Changes to Councils in Hampshire. Elaine Woodard, Lib Dem group leader on EHDC said "We didn’t ask for this reorganis, it won’t fix the County Council budget mess, taking Hampshire close to bankruptcy, and it will be a distraction from .....
25 Mar 2026
Horsham
Sussex left waiting, as Minister kicks local government reorganisation decision further down the road
John Milne MP, has responded to today's announcement from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Steve Reed, that a new four-unitary option is being put forward for local government reorganisation in Sussex.
25 Mar 2026
Lib Dems call for one-to-one midwife care for every woman in labour in £600m plan to end maternity care crisis
The Liberal Democrats will today (Thursday 26th March) announce plans for a £600m rescue plan to end the scandal of poor maternity care, including ensuring specialist consultants are present 24/7 on every maternity ward.
25 Mar 2026