Spring Statement: Chancellor has “wasted a chance to turn things around”
Responding to the Spring Statement, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson and Deputy Leader, said:
3 Mar 2026
National News
Local Plan
Sevenoaks Local Plan: Liberal Democrats Call for New Approach Following Consultation
The results of the public consultation on the draft Sevenoaks Local Plan have been published, showing residents oppose every major development proposal put forward by the Council.
3 Mar 2026
Tom Gordon MP urges British nationals in the Middle East to register with UK Government amid rising regional tensions
Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, is urging British nationals currently in parts of the Middle East to register their presence with the UK Government following updated travel advice issued by the FCDO
3 Mar 2026
Labour Blocks Bid to Save Police Front Desk
More broken promises by Labour! In his last election manifesto, Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan pledged to keep “a 24-hour police front office counter in every borough.”
3 Mar 2026
Vikki Slade MP champions youth voices with new “Student Surgery” initiative
Vikki Slade MP has launched a new interactive format during her school visits (the Student Surgery) designed to move beyond the traditional assembly Q&A and give students a more direct voice in political debate.
3 Mar 2026
SEND
Chris asks government to protect vulnerable children
In my adjournment debate I spoke about 3 SEND children who all avoidably killed themselves in part due to local authority failures.
3 Mar 2026