UPDATE: Liberal Democrat MPs challenge Government settlement for Somerset
Somerset MPs joined forces this week to urge the Local Government Minister for extra funding to prevent 11 per cent Council Tax rise
14 Jan 2026
National News
South Leicestershire Lib Dems accuse Council of being “asleep at the wheel” amid pothole ratings
New data, introduced by the Government’s Department for Transport, has introduced a new traffic-light Council rating system for potholes and road maintenance, leaving Leicestershire County Council with a RED rating.
14 Jan 2026
Richard Foord
Devon MP asks Health Secretary to scrap plans to hand over billions to “bully” Trump
The MP for Honiton & Sidmouth has written to the Health Secretary, to request that he drops plans to pay billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money to American pharmaceutical giants.
CW
14 Jan 2026
Guildford
What you need to know about our campaign for a new Guildford Parish Council
Find out more about the Guildford Liberal Democrat campaign for a new parish council for Guildford.
14 Jan 2026
News
Our Six Key Priorities
In 2026, the Focus Team will focus on six key priorities: tackling crime, reducing speeding, improving cleanliness and tackling litter, enhancing the visual appearance of estates through better maintenance and landscaping, holding management companies to
14 Jan 2026
Tim Farron calls for end to 12-hour A&E waits as corridor care crisis worsens
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron is calling for a £1.5bn plan to end 12-hour A&E waits within a year. This comes as A&Es across the country are facing rocketing waits for patients in desperate need of care.
14 Jan 2026