Liberal Democrats triumph in Somerton and Frome by-election
The Lib Dems overturned a massive Conservative majority of 19,000, with a swing of 29% to win the Somerton and Frome by-election in Somerset
24 Jul 2023
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Ward: Kingsholm & Wotton
Liberal Democrats call for ticket office to be saved
Rail companies have announced plans to close hundreds of station ticket offices across England over the next three years.
12 Jul 2023
Ward: Podsmead
Council urged to 'bee' more helpful
Councillor Sebastian Field is calling on the city council Conservative administration to find more locations for planters in Gloucester to encourage bees, and to work with businesses and residents’ groups to fund and maintain them
6 Jul 2023
Gloucester: Jeremy Hilton
Councillors to debate puppy smuggling motion
Liberal Democrat Councillor Jeremy Hilton has proposed a motion to a meeting of the city council on July 13 about the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.
5 Jul 2023
Gloucester: Jeremy Hilton
City residents’ personal data put at risk from cyber attack, council admits
The Liberal Democrats are demanding answers from Tory bosses over the costly cyber attack on Gloucester City Council that has seen the personal data of residents put at risk.
7 Jun 2023
Gloucester: Rebecca Trimnell
Councillor raises concerns over factory permit
Residents who live near Permali Ltd in Bristol Road say they are extremely concerned about the latest plans.
27 May 2023
Ward: Podsmead
City councillor calls for more speed limiting signage in Podsmead street used as ‘rat run’
Councillor Sebastian Field says residents of Tuffley Crescent have contacted him over their concerns about speeding along the road, between Tuffley Avenue and Podsmead Road.
22 May 2023
Ed Davey hails 'best result in decades' as Lib Dems win big in Conservative heartlands
This is the highest number of councils gained by the Lib Dems since 1995, which came ahead of the party’s sweeping gains against the Conservatives at the 1997 election.
5 May 2023
Ward: Podsmead
City councillor calls for Earl’s Park to be adopted
Councillor Sebastian Field, who represents Podsmead, wants the highways department to take on the responsibility for road repairs, drain clearance and other work for the Earl’s Park area.
4 May 2023
Ward: Barnwood
Controversial 5G Mast Challenged in Barnwood
Gloucester City Council's handling of a controversial 5G mast planning application has been called into question by the Liberal Democrats.
2 May 2023
Ward: Podsmead
City councillor calls for a bus shelter on the Bristol Road
Councillor Sebastian Field is calling for the shelter to be erected by the Costa coffee shop at the Old Log Pond on Bristol Road.
30 Apr 2023
Gloucester: Rebecca Trimnell
Calls to keep pharmacy in Sainsbury’s Gloucester Quays
Posters have been put up over the dispensary in the supermarket advising shoppers that the pharmacy will be closing on July 24.
24 Apr 2023
Cameron Thomas MP
Cameron Thomas
GP Funding Slashed Across Gloucestershire Since 2019
Funding for GP services in Gloucestershire has been slashed by £666,343 in real terms since 2019, research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
CT
30 Jan 2024
Cameron Thomas
Reflection on Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
Their legacies must not be forgotten
CT
27 Jan 2024
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International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
LS
22 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Never Again: Justice for Contaminated Blood Victims
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.
JBF
22 Sep 2025
Home Affairs
Improving Access To Justice
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
BM
22 Sep 2025
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Housing
Ending Fleecehold and the Great Property Rip-Off
Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.
GA
22 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Protecting the Rights of Hong Kongers
Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.
LT
22 Sep 2025
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Leading the Way
Over the past year, thousands of members, councillors, parliamentarians, activists, and experts have fed into our Policy Review - helping shape a hopeful, forward-looking vision for the country we want to build.
ED
22 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Making the UK-EU Reset Count
Nearly five years on, the Conservatives’ botched Brexit deal continues to hold back British people, our businesses and our economy.
JMC
22 Sep 2025
Environment & Nature
This Land is Your Land - Restoring Public Paths Through Nature
In the UK, access to public paths is shrinking. Thousands of miles of disused railway lines, canal towpaths and green spaces sit unused or blocked off. Our new policy will transform these forgotten routes into vibrant public paths for everyone to enjoy.
TF
21 Sep 2025