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Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

Sunderland Labour councillors and MPs left red-faced after ‘desperate and self interested’ Winter Fuel U-turn

The Winter Fuel U-turn is better late than never – but it is clearly just a desperate and self-interested move to try and stop Labour losing support to opposition parties in the opinion polls and at the ballot box.

Jardine comments on winter fuel news

Responding to the Chancellor's announcement regarding the winter fuel payment, Liberal Democrat Scottish affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:

Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain warns the government risks ‘decimating’ rural communities ahead of Spending Review 

Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader and MP for North East Fife has warned the UK Government risks ‘decimating’ rural communities, amidst rumours the nature-friendly farming budget is set to be slashed in the upcoming Spending Review.

Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon hails free school meals ‘victory’ as 27,870 children in North Yorkshire set to benefit

The Government has finally heeded Liberal Democrat calls to expand free school meals, a long-standing priority for local Lib Dem MP Tom Gordon

Our Response To Housing Proposals

CWAC Lib Dems respond to Cheshire West & Chester Council's Local Housing Plan

Top Award for local businesswoman Denise O’Leary MBE