Cllr Dr Kate Usmar speaks on care at Lib Dem Conference
Cllr Usmar is the Cabinet Member for Adults' Support and Independence, and spoke on preventative care
22 Sep 2026
National News
Transport
Tackling Illegal E-Bikes and Dangerous Riding
By clamping down on illegal supply chains, holding tech platforms to account, and keeping our pavements safe for pedestrians, the Liberal Democrats are ensuring our towns and cities remain safe, accessible, and active.
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22 Sep 2026
Tim Farron and Libby Bateman present petition to the Home Office opposing Cumbria Police merger plans
Local MP Tim Farron and the Lib Dem candidate for Mayor of Cumbria Libby Bateman have presented a petition to the Home Office opposing the Government’s plans to merge Cumbria Police with other police forces across the North of England.
22 Sep 2026
Tim Farron and Libby Bateman present petition to the Home Office opposing Cumbria Police merger plans
Local MP Tim Farron and the Lib Dem candidate for Mayor of Cumbria Libby Bateman have presented a petition to the Home Office opposing the Government’s plans to merge Cumbria Police with other police forces across the North of England.
22 Sep 2026
David Green
Green: SNP are silent on issues people need them to fix
Scottish Liberal Democrat David Green MSP has today said that the SNP are “silent on the issues Scotland needs them to fix”, following a debate in the Scottish Parliament on the constitution.
22 Sep 2026
Davey conference speech: Cut income tax to tackle the cost of living
In his keynote speech to the Liberal Democrat Party Conference later today, Ed Davey will announce a massive tax cut, funded by growing the economy through membership of the EU single market and a customs union.
22 Sep 2026