Local By Election candidates announced
Merton Liberal Democrats have announced their candidates for two local council by-elections happening on the same day as the General Election, after Labour councillors stand down.
12 Jun 2024
Councillor Caroline Courtney and Joshua Hanley are part of the Liberal Democrat team for Tuffley.
Caroline, who lives on Stroud Road near to St Barnabas Church, was first elected to the city council in May 2021. She is the cabinet member for culture and leisure.
Joshua Hanley grew up in Tuffley, went to local schools and is now raising his family here.
He is a sports coach and has helped run local football teams.
If you have any issues you would like Caroline or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them by email at tuffleyliberaldemocrats@gmail.com
You can also follow Caroline on Facebook at fb.me/Caroline4Tuffley/
Scottish Liberal Democrats call for climate-focused industrial strategy
Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain today laid out her party's plans for a new industrial strategy "which has tackling the climate emergency at its heart" during a visit to a clean power-start up.
12 Jun 2024
NHS
Lib Dems set out legal right to timely cancer care as figures show 732 patients in Berkshire waiting more than two months to start treatment
The Liberal Democrats have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as part of a plan to boost survival rates and improve treatment for those affected by the disease.
12 Jun 2024
Clive
From the Campaign Trail for 13 Jun - Clive Jones, Liberal Democrats
Of the three main parties, the Liberal Democrats were the only one with a local candidate already selected when the election was called.
12 Jun 2024
Richard Foord
1,598 cancer patients trust waiting more than two months to start treatment at Royal Devon
The Liberal Democrats have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as new figures reveal shocking cancer waits in Devon.
CJL
12 Jun 2024
General Election
Cancer wait time guarantee
Cancer patients across the country are tragically being left in limbo, waiting months for their first treatment. That's why we will introduce a 62 day legal treatment guarantee, read more...
RC
12 Jun 2024