8 Years of growth!
Despite disappointing results in the East, Lib Dem growth continues
12 May 2026
National News
City Lib Dems call for Sunderland MPs to withdraw support for Starmer
Liberal Democrat leader of the opposition on Sunderland City Council Paul Edgeworth is challenging Sunderland's Labour MPs to publicly withdraw their support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and back a leadership contest.
12 May 2026
Boost to Southern Water Wastewater Action Plan for Folkestone and Hythe Welcomed - But More is Needed
Southern Water have updated their Folkestone and Hythe Wastewater Action Plan for 2025-2030, detailing wastewater investment in the Folkestone and Hythe district in that time. The amount of planned investment for this period is now about £42m.
12 May 2026
Cole-Hamilton responds to Swinney writing to opposition parties
Responding to John Swinney's offer to meet opposition parties, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:
11 May 2026
Broadstone and Poole Town Council Election Results 2026
A strong results for the Liberal Democrats across Broadstone and Poole, winning 6 of 8 seats in Broadstone and securing key victories elsewhere. Local momentum is clearly building. With tight margins across the area, the work towards 2027 begins now.
11 May 2026
“What do I want to see in the Kings Speech? Cost of living relief and a commitment to thriving local economies.”
Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon laid out a list of policies he wants to see before this week’s Kings Speech, prioritising cost of living & local economies. The speech occurring on Wednesday is written by the Government & shows agenda for next parliamentary session.
11 May 2026