Ed Davey: Starmer must express solidarity with Denmark over Trump threats on Greenland
Commenting ahead of Keir Starmer’s meeting with the Danish Prime Minister today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey:
4 Feb 2025
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/
Nearly 1,900 people stuck in hospital
Responding to new Public Health Scotland figures showing 1,890 people were stuck in hospital at the December census due to their discharge being delayed, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
4 Feb 2025
Cost per prisoner place hits £47,000 per year
Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur has called on the Scottish Government to drive down the use of remand as new figures revealed that the cost of a prison place has risen by more than £10,000 per year since 2017.
4 Feb 2025
Struggling farmers unable to qualify for Universal Credit, Tim Farron tells minister
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron challenged ministers in the Department for Work and Pensions to urgently review the rules which are hampering farmers being able to access Universal Credit.
4 Feb 2025
Southwark “Off Track” to Reach Net Zero Target by 2030
Despite declaring a Climate Emergency in 2019, Southwark Council will not achieve net zero by 2030, a damning council document has said.
4 Feb 2025
This wasn't the only option – Helen challenges Family Farm Tax
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan intervened in a Parliamentary debate to criticise Labour’s damaging plans to impose what has been dubbed the ‘Family Farm Tax’.
4 Feb 2025