Crime
Resident survey results for Southfields published
We spoke to hundreds of residents in one Wandsworth ward - and this is what they told us
27 Jul 2023
Wandsworth news
Crime
Met promises more bobbies on the beat
We spoke to senior police officers about residents' number one concern
21 Jul 2023
Elections
What's at the end of the A3 corridor of LibDem wins? Wandsworth
A thread of recent success in the local elections follows a familiar line: the A3 road
16 May 2023
National news
Cost of living
Standing up for consumers
For many people, Buy Now Pay Later is a useful and convenient solution, offering them flexibility with their purchases. But consumers need stronger protections.
LD
14 Sep 2024
Education
Closing the attainment gap
With the right investment, we have the opportunity to turn things around and ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the chance to succeed.
LD
14 Sep 2024
European Affairs
Restoring links with Europe for young people
Liberal Democrats want to fix our broken relationship with Europe. Giving young people the opportunity to live, study and work in Europe is a vital first step.
LD
14 Sep 2024
Party news
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's Christmas Message
"From my family to yours: We wish you a Happy Christmas full of peace, joy and love. And hope. For a better future."
ED
24 Dec 2022
Diversity
Leader’s Black History Month Message - 2022
October is Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community, recognise their contributions and discover their stories.
ED
1 Oct 2022
LibDem news
Court backlogs: it is a disgrace that victims have to wait years for justice
Responding to the latest data on court backlogs showing that at the end of September 2024 there were 16,505 cases that had been open for a year or more, Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson Josh Babarinde MP said:
12 Dec 2024
Ed Davey to meet with young carers as polling finds seven in ten think government doesn’t support them enough
Seven in ten (70%) UK adults think that the government’s support for young carers is not enough, new polling commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
12 Dec 2024
Housebuilding overhaul: housing should be community led, not dictated from Whitehall diktat
Responding to the Government's housing plans, including mandatory higher housing targets for councils, Liberal Democrat Housing and Planning spokesperson Gideon Amos MP said:
12 Dec 2024
Food security: Stats are reminder of the importance of farming communities to the UK
Commenting on the latest DEFRA food security report, which reveals that the proportion of food secure households declined from 92% in financial year ending 2020 to 90% in financial year ending 2023.
12 Dec 2024
Early years funding: Grant will be wiped out by NICs hike - exempt childcare providers now
Responding to the Government's announcement of a £2 billion funding package for early years provision, Munira Wilson MP, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson, said:
11 Dec 2024
Davey: NAO report reveals “staggering” scale of Carer’s Allowance scandal
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called for an immediate halt to Carer’s Allowance repayment demands, as a new report from the National Audit Office lays bare the extent of the scandal.
11 Dec 2024