Dick Taverne, The Lord Taverne KC
It is with great sadness that the family of Dick Taverne has announced his death at the age of 97.
25 Oct 2025
National News
Reading
Council Recognises Meadway Rec Refurbishment as a Priority After Residents’ Petition
Residents campaigning for improvements to Meadway Recreation Ground have won an important step forward after presenting their petition to Reading Borough Council.
25 Oct 2025
Daniel O'Malley
Daniel O'Malley comments on Glasgow Greens defections
Scottish Liberal Democrat lead candidate for Glasgow Daniel O'Malley comments on the fact that three Scottish Green councillors in Glasgow and their second placed list candidate have defected to Jeremy Corbyn's new party.
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25 Oct 2025
GPs
Our plan to recruit 8,000 more GPs
Last year there were 61 million GP appointments delayed for over two weeks or more. The Liberal Democrats have a five-year plan to give patients a legal right to a GP appointment within a week, or 24 hours if urgent.
25 Oct 2025
Lib Dems gain another councillor in Torridge
The Liberal Democrat candidate, Nigel Kenneally, topped the poll in the Milton and Tamarside byelection
25 Oct 2025
Lucy Powell election: “country doesn't have any time for internal party factions or feuds”
Responding to the news that Lucy Powell has been elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
25 Oct 2025