Essex County Council cuts deny people access to cheaper, cleaner energy
Decision to cut Community Energy Programme is "desperately short-sighted."
24 Aug 2026
National News
Local Lib Dem leaders condemn plans to hand mayors power over local planning decisions
Liberal Democrat leaders in Cambridgeshire have condemned Government plans to give elected mayors new powers to overrule local councils on major planning decisions, warning that the proposals would undermine local democracy.
24 Aug 2026
Mental Capacity Act
Chris calls on Council to improve adult social care services
Cara has been fighting for two and a half years to get him the support he needs.
24 Aug 2026
Gideon Amos MP Column Late August 2026
In his latest MP Column, Taunton and Wellington MP, Gideon Amos outlines why the UK must cooperate with EU neighbours on migration, establish safe routes and reject divisive agitators
24 Aug 2026
SNP must swap centralisation for reform to improve public services
Responding to comments made by the Auditor General for Scotland, Stephen Boyle, that the SNP have failed to make the necessary “fundamental changes” to the delivery of public services, Scottish Liberal Democrat public service reform spokesperson David Gre
24 Aug 2026
Chou Turvey responds to Rape Crisis report
Responding to a new report by the Scottish Rape Crisis Alliance that by 2028 almost 2,000 women and girls could be forced to wait months for specialist support after experiencing rape and sexual violence, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson
24 Aug 2026