City councillors call for Investment Zone boycott
Councillors in Gloucester are calling on the city council to boycott joining a planned Investment Zone for Gloucestershire.
7 Nov 2022
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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
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
Cameron Thomas MP
Cameron Thomas
Tewkesbury MP backs landmark bill to put UK back on track to meet climate and nature commitments
Local MP Cameron Thomas is backing a new landmark bill which would put the UK back on course to meet its international climate and nature targets.
16 Oct 2024
Cameron Thomas
Tewkesbury MP backs landmark bill to put UK back on track to meet climate and nature commitments
Local MP Cameron Thomas is backing a new landmark bill which would put the UK back on course to meet its international climate and nature targets.
16 Oct 2024
Cameron Thomas
Call for improvements to local Maternity Services
Cameron Thomas speaks of the national challenges impacting local maternity services
9 Oct 2024
Cameron Thomas
Call for improvements to local Maternity Services
Cameron Thomas speaks of the national challenges impacting local maternity services
9 Oct 2024
Cameron Thomas
Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas to Oppose Cut to Winter Fuel Allowance
The government's plan to withdraw the Winter Fuel Allowance could impact almost 20,000 pensioners across Tewkesbury Constituency.
3 Sep 2024
Cameron Thomas
Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas to Oppose Cut to Winter Fuel Allowance
The government's plan to withdraw the Winter Fuel Allowance could impact almost 20,000 pensioners across Tewkesbury Constituency.
3 Sep 2024
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Carers
Ed's story
Caring isn't just Ed's story, it's the story of millions, caring for each other, dealing with tough times, and keeping going with love.
LD
5 Jun 2024
Education, Children & Schools
Free school meals for all primary school children
The Liberal Democrats have launched their ambition to extend free school meals to all primary school children, funded by a new share buyback tax.
LD
31 May 2024
Economy & Business
A share buyback tax to boost growth and fund public services
Liberal Democrats are calling for a bold share buyback tax that would incentivise productive business investment, support the transition to net-zero and help raise vital funds for our public services.
LD
31 May 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Our plan to recruit 8,000 more GPs
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.
LD
26 May 2024
Say You're With Us
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for our NHS, addressing the cost of living crisis, and ensuring everyone gets the support they need.
LD
23 May 2024
It's Time
Time to elect fantastic Liberal Democrat MPs to champion their communities.
LD
22 May 2024
Cost of living
£9bn mortgage bombshell this year with commuter belt areas hardest hit
Families who remortgaged in 2023 are facing a mortgage bombshell of almost £9bn this year, with commuter belt areas in the Blue Wall hardest hit, new analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
LD
22 May 2024
Lib Dems Winning
Lib Dems win more seats than Conservatives in 2024 Local Election
For the first time since 1996 the Liberal Democrats won more seats than the Conservatives in the Local Elections.
LD
9 May 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
NHS waiting lists grow by 330,000 since Sunak pledged to cut them
Ed Davey has said Rishi Sunak is living in a “parallel universe,” after today’s figures reveal NHS targets are being missed
LD
11 Apr 2024
LGBTQ+
10 years celebrating love
Ten years ago today, the UK’s first same-sex marriages took place.
ED
29 Mar 2024
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Ed Davey's speech to Spring Conference
Liberal Democrat Leader rallies his party ahead of this year's General Election.
LD
17 Mar 2024
Local Government
The Funding Crisis in Local Government
It's time for change. We cannot sit idly by as our local services crumble. Liberal Democrats will always stand up for a fair deal for communities.
HM
17 Mar 2024
