MP takes Justice Secretary to task over court delays in Cumbria
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, MP Tim Farron questioned the Secretary of State for Justice, David Lammy, about the huge backlog of court cases in Cumbria.
18 Mar 2026
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Deaths in custody reach new high
Responding to new figures showing the number of people dying while in prison custody has surged to the highest level since 2012, with 54 deaths recorded in prison custody in 2023-24, Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader and former police officer Wendy
18 Mar 2026
Scottish Lib Dems announce full list of election candidates
Scottish Liberal Democrats have today announced their full list of candidates standing in May’s election, as party leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said his party is ready to deliver change with fairness at its heart for people in every corner of Scotland.
18 Mar 2026
Adam Dance MP condemns Trump remarks on dyslexia and champions neurodiversity
Yeovil MP Adam Dance has strongly criticised comments made by US President Donald Trump suggesting that people with learning disabilities should not hold leadership positions.
18 Mar 2026
Kent’s ‘Shake It Out’ campaign gains momentum as residents embrace cleaner recycling
Launched earlier this winter, Shake It Out encourages residents to take this small but mighty step to help reduce contamination, improve recycling quality, and keep the county’s waste‑sorting machinery running smoothly.
18 Mar 2026
First step towards making North Dulwich station accessible to all in win for Lib Dem campaign
Last night at a public meeting in Dulwich, it was announced that £70,000 had been secured to carry out a feasibility study to make North Dulwich station step-free.
18 Mar 2026