Liberal Democrats (Lib Dems)

In the last 2 hours

East Herts Council backs extra 146 homes at Bishop’s Stortford Goodsyard despite Lib Dem pleas Bishop's Stortford Independent21:09

In the last 4 hours

Lib Dems boycott York mayor making lunch over ‘behind closed doors agreement’ YorkMix20:16

In the last 6 hours

Charity Commission opens investigation into IEA The Good Law Project18:45

Social care focus as Lib Dems control council BBC18:21

In the last 8 hours

Plans to fight 'horrific' plans for 10,000 home new town as new leader takes over Essex Live16:25

Reform accuse parties of ‘propping up’ Tories as coalition rumours denied at Northumberland… Northumberland Gazette16:24

Lib Dems given blunt 'look at the state of the roads' message in new speed limit talks Gloucester Live16:20

Words have power: London must champion migration, not demonise it Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)16:18

Hampshire County Council elects new chairman The Petersfield Post16:11

Liberal Democrats to run council following win BBC16:09

The Rundown Podcast: What Can We Learn From The Coalition? PoliticsHome16:03

New mayor urges new focus on 'care for people, health and the planet' Manchester Evening News15:26

Earlier today

North Wales Rail – Missing UK Government Funding Shows a Lack of Influence Welsh Liberal Democrats14:45

First Minister Misses Two-Year NHS Waiting Times Target Welsh Liberal Democrats14:45

Lib Dems Respond to Welsh Gov Business Rates Consultation Welsh Liberal Democrats14:35

Winter Fuel Payments: Serious proposal from the Prime Minister Needed Welsh Liberal Democrats14:35

Welsh Lib Dems Respond to Bevan Foundation Report on Impact of Disability Benefit Reforms on Wales Welsh Liberal Democrats14:35

This is what Colchester’s new Labour/Lib Dem coalition looks like Gazette News13:32

On capitalisation Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)13:25

Lib Dems call for 'mutual respect' and 'listening' as they take over Shropshire Council after controversial election Shropshire Star11:45

Oxfordshire County Council will have no dedicated cabinet member for send as the new Lib Dem… Banbury Guardian11:45

New executive members of county council announced at cabinet meeting Watford Observer10:58

Action on Gaza at last – but is it fast and far-reaching enough? Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)10:22

Hopes of ‘local homes for local people’ in Badenoch and Strathspey are dashed Strathspey and Badenoch Herald, Scotland10:07

Lib Dems take Wiltshire Council in tense series of votes Somerset Live09:13

County Council meets for first time since the local election in May Kent County Council (Press Release)07:49

22 May 2025 – the overnight press releases Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)07:40

Willie Rennie names Newburgh rail station revival in pitch for Holyrood re-election in Fife Dundee Courier, Scotland06:14

New leader of Shropshire Council outlines top priority - and it's a major issue for residents Shropshire Star06:13

'Shock and disappointment' in heated row over mayor vote Hereford Times00:56

Yesterday

21 May 2025 – today’s press releases Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)22:40 21-May-25

Lessons from the Lords #2: how to spend £19m badly, without anyone complaining Mark Pack's Blog20:46 21-May-25

Starmer's pensioner U-turn: is it too late to reverse the political damage? Reaction20:14 21-May-25

Deputy role for Bishop’s Stortford councillor as Lib Dems select County Hall cabinet Bishop's Stortford Independent19:14 21-May-25

SEND summit and potholes are Lib Dems’ Herts County Council priorities Bishop's Stortford Independent19:14 21-May-25

Tory former county council leader pledges ‘pugilistic’ opposition for Lib Dems Bishop's Stortford Independent19:14 21-May-25

New Tory-led coalition take over south Essex council as administration ousted Echo News18:04 21-May-25

Top jobs at County Council revealed after first meeting since election Wisbech Standard, Norfolk17:05 21-May-25

"Southampton is going bust": New Lord Mayor takes aim at city rivals The News, Portsmouth16:52 21-May-25

West Oxfordshire Alliance to invest in an ambitious strategy with much needed investment in the Carterton area West Oxfordshire District Council (Press Release)16:11 21-May-25

Wiltshire Council unveils new cabinet - but who are they? Gazette and Herald15:29 21-May-25

Bath MP denied Hong Kong entry in secretive move raising fears of blacklists Somerset Live13:15 21-May-25

In service of the common good Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)12:49 21-May-25

Tom Arms’ World Review Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)12:49 21-May-25

'It's been a privilege being Herts Council leader for four years, now I'll hold the new man to… Hemel Gazette12:30 21-May-25

Lib Dem Cllr elected as first ‘non-Conservative’ Herts County Council chairman in 32 years -… Hemel Gazette12:20 21-May-25

Is Keir Starmer Waving Goodbye To Millions Of Voters By Chasing Nigel Farage? HuffPost (UK)11:56 21-May-25

Reform gains will come at the expense of Labour in Brighton and Hove The Argus, Sussex11:50 21-May-25

Lib Dem peer rebuffed after claiming girls give up sport because of trans women PinkNews.co.uk11:45 21-May-25

Who thinks Keir Starmer is anti-immigration? YouGov11:19 21-May-25

Labour county councillor joins Liberal Democrats three weeks after election The Comet, Hertfordshire11:12 21-May-25

Colchester Council to be led by Labour and Lib Dem coalition Gazette News11:05 21-May-25

Liberal Democrats to lead county council Fenland Citizen10:21 21-May-25

Britons think Labour is going after Reform UK voters – but are they interested? YouGov09:27 21-May-25

Ed Davey’s Why I care and why care matters out this Friday Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)09:25 21-May-25

21 May 2025 – the overnight press releases Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)07:34 21-May-25

Council's new leader and opposition leader pledge to work together Wiltshire Times05:51 21-May-25

New Pendle leader faces big topics including potential borough mergers and Reform UK Lancashire Telegraph05:46 21-May-25

Oxfordshire council will have no send cabinet member as cabinet revealed Oxford Mail05:07 21-May-25

In the last 7 days

20 May 2025 – today’s press releases Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)23:26 20-May-25

19 May 2025 – yesterday’s press releases Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)22:45 20-May-25

Quentin Letts: Sir Keir was priggishly cocky. He's stuck us back on the gluey flypaper of the… MailOnline22:39 20-May-25

Labour deputy group leader Tina Bhartwas joins Lib Dems Mark Pack's Blog20:20 20-May-25

Gateshead High Street property owners and tenants feel "abandoned" by council, says opposition Chronicle Live20:10 20-May-25

Britain is adrift, and the silence is deafening Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)17:40 20-May-25

Why are the Tories polling behind the Lib Dems? City AM17:07 20-May-25

Lib Dems: UK Govt must ensure households are compensated if worse off after RTS shutdown Welsh Liberal Democrats16:46 20-May-25

West Scotland MSP Jamie Greene appointed Lib Dems transport spokesperson Greenock Telegraph, Scotland16:28 20-May-25

Nick Clegg is wrong – the Lib Dems must never go into coalition again The Independent16:21 20-May-25

County council leader confirmed for second term BBC16:09 20-May-25

Labour Hertfordshire county councillor defects to Liberal Democrats three weeks after election Bishop's Stortford Independent16:08 20-May-25

Hertfordshire County Council’s 40th chair is Liberal Democrat Cllr Laurence Brass Bishop's Stortford Independent16:08 20-May-25

Lib Dems take control of Wiltshire Council ending 25 years of Tory power Gazette and Herald15:00 20-May-25

James MacCleary MP secures key meeting with minister on Newhaven traffic crisis SussexWorld13:56 20-May-25

Keir Starmer’s Brexit reset did not go far enough, Lib Dems say The London Economic13:50 20-May-25

Wiltshire Council to be run by Liberal Democrats BBC13:01 20-May-25

UK-EU defence deal gets open-arms welcome from Lib Dem MP Punchline Magazine12:58 20-May-25

Liberal Democrat leader elected for Wiltshire Council ending 25 years under Tories Salisbury Journal12:45 20-May-25

Kemi Badenoch has been stitched up like a kipper over the Brexit reset The Independent12:29 20-May-25

Tories crash to fourth place in major new poll as Reform UK surges ahead The National, Scotland10:53 20-May-25

Blow for Badenoch as Lib Dems overtake the Tories in new poll Left Foot Forward10:18 20-May-25

Panic stations for Kemi Badenoch as Tories slump to fourth in poll - behind the Lib Dems - for… MailOnline09:42 20-May-25

Tories drop to fourth place in major poll for the first time The Independent09:25 20-May-25

We should be proud to be the party of business Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)09:01 20-May-25

Conservative Party slumps to fourth behind Lib Dems, new poll shows Politics.co.uk08:31 20-May-25

Hammer Blow For Kemi Badenoch As Shock Poll Puts Tories In Fourth Place HuffPost (UK)08:08 20-May-25

Reform had a 'pathway to power' in Cornwall but blew it Cornwall Live06:08 20-May-25

Wiltshire Liberal Democrats' council cabinet choices amid negotiations Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard23:34 19-May-25

Wales nearly had a Tory-Plaid-Lib Dem Government. Here’s why that still matters Nation.Cymru20:56 19-May-25

Debate: Is UK-EU deal a ‘Brexit betrayal?’ Channel 420:13 19-May-25

Surrey MPs unite to slam council for ending send case responses Bordon Today, Hampshire18:44 19-May-25

Surrey MPs slam council for 'closing down discussions' on constituents' send cases Get Surrey18:35 19-May-25

Lib-Dems set to vote ‘no confidence’ in Labour Council Leader Oldham Chronicle17:53 19-May-25

Mathew on Monday – An opportunity is opening up for Lib Dems…will we take it? Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)17:06 19-May-25

Will the Lib Dems or Tories run Wiltshire Council? We’ll find out tomorrow Salisbury Journal17:03 19-May-25

‘Whack-a-mole’ claim as council’s ‘flip flopping’ car parking policy is highlighted The Northern Echo16:05 19-May-25

Tom Hunt stays as leader of council and says ‘our better days are ahead of us’ Sheffield Star15:48 19-May-25

Social Liberal Forum Conference in Manchester, 7th June. We have much to talk about Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)14:54 19-May-25

We must be brave on immigration – now Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)12:31 19-May-25

16-18 May 2025 – the (long) weekend’s press releases (part 3) Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)11:30 19-May-25

200 MPs and peers call for Starmer to ban Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Jewish News11:20 19-May-25

Councillors call for safer streets after taking part in community bike ride This is Oxfordshire10:51 19-May-25

Polegate parking enforcement a “casualty of devolution”, says councillor SussexWorld10:39 19-May-25

UK-EU summit: Lib Dems urge PM to ignore Brexit ‘dinosaurs’ Farage and Badenoch Politics.co.uk08:17 19-May-25

Welcome to my day: 19 May 2025 – Keir, you can only take progressive voters for granted if they … Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)07:36 19-May-25

16-18 May 2025 – the (long) weekend’s press releases (part 2) Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)23:06 18-May-25

16-18 May 2025 – the (long) weekend’s press releases (part 1) Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)22:16 18-May-25

Farming leader calls for support from county's new councillors Wisbech Standard, Norfolk15:48 18-May-25

Government confirms it will respond to Shropshire Council over relief road plea Shropshire Star10:13 18-May-25

‘Myth-busting the progressive illusion after local election results’ LabourList07:06 18-May-25

Hertfordshire: first past the post delivers a proportional result East Anglia Bylines06:41 18-May-25

What's changed in Bristol in the year since the Greens took control of city Bristol Live05:20 18-May-25

Disabled MSP 'regularly' told by strangers they'd rather be dead than live like her Daily Record04:35 18-May-25

Liberal Democrats re-elect West Oxfordshire District Council leader This is Oxfordshire18:08 17-May-25

Idahobit: How Lib Dem Councillors are fighting for LGBT rights Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)15:15 17-May-25

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