Lib Dems drag the Government “kicking and screaming” to ban phones in schools
Responding to the news that phone bans in England's schools are set to be enforced by law, Caroline Voaden MP, Liberal Democrat Schools Spokesperson, said:
22 Apr 2026
National News
Scottish Liberal Democrats set out plans on drugs and homelessness
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today used a visit to Glasgow City Mission to set out his party’s plans for tackling drugs deaths and homelessness.
22 Apr 2026
Chamberlain: Scottish Greens' record in government is not one to be proud of
Responding to Scottish Green co-leader Gillian Mackay setting out her red lines for an SNP coalition deal, Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain has reminded voters of the Greens’ terrible record in government and urged them to back he
22 Apr 2026
Hounslow
‘Councillors in Hounslow are insufficently engaged, leading to disunity and disconnect’
Roger Crouch, Chair of Hounslow Liberal Democrats and a candidate in Isleworth explains his view.
22 Apr 2026
Our plan to unlock new homes and fix Somerset housing
Somerset is ready to build, but government debt rules are standing in the way. Gideon Amos MP has challenged Parliament to write off "decades-old" housing debt, to allow local Lib Dem councillors to deliver at least 630 new council houses
22 Apr 2026
Iran war: Tim Farron challenges Chancellor over lack of support for farmers amid soaring costs
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron pressed the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, to financially support farmers who are struggling with rising costs due to the war with Iran.
21 Apr 2026