City councillors call for investment zone boycott
Liberal Democrat councillors have tabled a motion to the next meeting of the city council on 17th November urging city council bosses to have nothing to do with the county council plan.
6 Nov 2022
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Gloucester needs a general election now, say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Gloucester MP Richard Graham to back a general election following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss.
20 Oct 2022
Gloucester needs a general election now, say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Gloucester MP Richard Graham to back a general election following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss.
20 Oct 2022
Caroline Courtney just 15 votes from winning Tuffley by-election for the Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat Caroline Courtney missed out on winning the Tuffley by-election on October 13 by just 15 votes.
15 Oct 2022
Caroline Courtney to challenge the Conservatives in Tuffley by-election
Gloucester Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate for the forthcoming by-election in Tuffley.
5 Sep 2022
Caroline Courtney to challenge the Conservatives in Tuffley
Local resident Caroline Courtney will be the challenger to the Conservatives.
1 Sep 2022
Liberal Democrats call for scrapping of energy price cap rise
The Lib Dems have called for October's expected energy price cap rise to be scrapped - with the cost covered by a windfall tax on energy company profits.
10 Aug 2022
Lib Dems welcome investment in the Guildhall
The Liberal Democrat group on Gloucester City Council has welcomed news that the Guildhall is to receive £230,702 from the Arts Council, to refurbish parts of the building and to enhance its live and digital performances.
15 Jul 2022
Gloucester Liberal Democrats welcome investment in Guildhall
The Liberal Democrat group on Gloucester City Council has welcomed news that the Guildhall is to receive £230,702 from the Arts Council, to refurbish parts of the building and to enhance its live and digital performances. The money will go towards creating a new dance rehearsal space with a sprung floor. High quality lighting, and audio equipment will be installed, and customers will benefit from the installation of superfast broadband throughout the venue. There will also be renovations to the main hall floor, kitchen and bar. Councillor Sebastian Field, Liberal Democrat group spokesman for culture and leisure, said: "Any investment in the city's cultural facilities is welcome, and this will hopefully bring many more visitors and customers to the Guildhall." Councillor Jeremy Hilton, Lib Dem group leader, said: "The cultural offer in Gloucester is okay for a small city but we know it could be better. "With renovations to King's Quarter, Debenhams and other parts of the city centre we need to make sure that w
15 Jul 2022
Liberal Democrats make history with stunning by-election win in Devon
The Liberal Democrats have won the Tiverton and Honiton by-election - overturning a Conservative majority of more than 24,000.
25 Jun 2022
Gloucester Lib Dems announce shadow cabinet
The Liberal Democrat group on Gloucester City Council form the opposition to the Conservative administration. Their leader is Cllr. Jeremy Hilton who has recently announced his shadow cabinet. The seven member team will shadow the Conservative cabinet until the elections in May 2024 when they hope to take control of the city council. Until then they will provide constructive opposition. Cllr. Jeremy Hilton said: "We are currently stuck with a poorly performing Conservative administration that has already had three resignations from the cabinet in recent months. They are struggling to cope and it's our job to provide constructive challenges to their policies or lack of them. We want the best for Gloucester. "There are seven of us in our shadow cabinet. I call them 'The Magnificent Seven'. Besides challenging uninspiring plans being proposed by the cabinet we shall also be working up our policies to form our 2024 manifesto to rebuild council services on taking control." Deputy leader, Cllr,. Declan Wilson said:
9 Jun 2022
Councillor calls for action on disused clothes banks
Councillor Sebastian Field, who represents Podsmead for the Liberal Democrats, has already raised the issue with city council bosses.
10 May 2022
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A Deliberate Assault by our Government Against our Rights
What we are facing in the United Kingdom in 2024 is a deliberate and sustained assault by our government against our rights.
CT
26 Feb 2024
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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Scrap the Voter ID Scheme
Being able to vote is a fundamental democratic right. Yet thanks to the Conservatives, it’s now at risk.
HM
25 Sep 2023
Farming & Food
Supporting British Farming
The Liberal Democrats are committed to supporting British farming to continue safeguarding our environment and producing the high quality food we all want for generations to come.
SD
25 Sep 2023
Cost of living
A fair deal on tax
We cannot let the Conservatives make the people who can least afford it pay for their mistakes and economic chaos.
LD
25 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
Connecting communities
Liberal Democrats have a positive plan to fix bus, tram and rail services - allowing people to access services, boosting local economies and protecting our environment.
WH
25 Sep 2023
Scotland
Alex Cole-Hamilton Keynote Speech
Alex Cole-Hamilton makes his keynote address to Autumn Conference 2023.
ACH
24 Sep 2023
Lib Dems Winning
Daisy Cooper Keynote Speech
Daisy Cooper delivers her Autumn Conference Keynote Speech.
DC
24 Sep 2023
Crime
Protecting our Neighbourhoods
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own homes and walking down their own streets. For too many people in the UK, however, that is simply not the reality today.
AC
24 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
For a Fair Deal
That is the fair deal the Liberal Democrats are fighting for.
ED
24 Sep 2023
Latest UK News
Caroline Pidgeon Keynote Speech
Why we need to see more Liberal Democrats ready to serve in London and across the UK.
LD
24 Sep 2023
Education
Investing in Our Children's Future
It's time for a new era in education: one where every child's potential is nurtured and celebrated. The Liberal Democrats are committed to creating a fair and equitable education system that truly invests in our children's future.
MW
24 Sep 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Transforming the Nation's Health
The UK should be one of the healthiest countries in the world. Yet our country has the worst healthy life expectancy in Western Europe.
DC
24 Sep 2023
Environment
Fixing Fast Fashion: A Sustainable Path Forward
Liberal Democrats champion not only a greener future but a more equitable one, where the fashion industry takes responsibility for its impact on both the planet and people.
TF
24 Sep 2023