Andy Burnham: UK's first pro-PR PM?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is now in 10 Downing Street. It's time for him to honour his long-standing support for a fair voting system, writes Keith Sharp, LDER Chair.
21 Jul 2026
National News
Reading
Reading Labour Kicks Glyphosate Phase-out Into The Long Grass — Again
A Reading Liberal Democrat Councillor is warning that with no indicators, no annual reporting, and no timetable to go further, residents have no way of verifying whether that progress is real or will continue.
21 Jul 2026
Liberal Democrats win 'Culture Value Statement'
South Norfolk Liberal Democrats were successful in getting a motion unanimously approved, endorsing the Culture Value Statement
21 Jul 2026
Wales
Burnham Reshuffle Won't Matter Unless Welsh Labour MPs Start Fighting for Wales
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have said that any reshuffle of the Welsh Labour frontbench by Andy Burnham will make little difference unless Labour MPs and ministers finally start standing up for Wales inside government.
21 Jul 2026
Ian Sollom MP: Andy Burnham won't be afforded much time to deliver the change the country needs
In just over a week, barring a surprise leadership contest, Keir Starmer will become the 6th Prime Minister to leave office in the last 10 years.
21 Jul 2026
Watford
Mayor writes to new Prime Minister with three priorities for Watford
Three priorities for Watford. Peter Taylor has written to newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, congratulating him on his appointment and setting out three practical ways the Government can deliver for Watford residents and businesses.
21 Jul 2026