Lichfield
City Mayor condemns SCC Leader’s remarks in answer to Lib Dem question
Lib Dems prompt Mayor's condemnation of SCC leader's racist and divisive remarks
11 Dec 2025
National News
Cole-Hamilton responds to new drugs report
Responding to an embargoed report from HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland which calls on Police Scotland to publish a clear policy on drug harm reduction, noting that while some progress had been made in tackling drug harms, “significant gaps rem
11 Dec 2025
Mid Sussex Times
Political opinion with Alison Bennett MP: Investing in independence - the value of vision rehabilitation
In her weekly column, Alison Bennett, MP for Mid Sussex, talks about an RNIB event in Parliament and the importance of providing comprehensive support to people with visual impairments in Mid Sussex.
11 Dec 2025
Oldham
Government planning reforms will weaken the voice of local people
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE is warning that planned government reforms to planning rules will “weaken the voice of local people and only benefit greedy developers.”
10 Dec 2025
Oldham
Liberal Democrats to call for fair funding for local government after Reeves Budget leaves councils “on life support”
Oldham Liberal Democrats will use next week’s (10/12) meeting of Full Council to call for fair funding for local councils.
10 Dec 2025
Oldham
Liberal Democrats welcome government U-turn on “cruel” two-child benefit cap
The Government’s decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap has been welcomed by Oldham Liberal Democrats.
10 Dec 2025