Gaza
Statement on Palestinian Student Visas
Alison Bennett responds to constituents regarding visas for Palestinian students.
18 Aug 2025
National News
Southwark Labour forced to refund nearly £500,000 after illegal fines scandal
As reported in The Standard, Southwark Council is refunding almost half a million pounds after wrongly fining thousands of...
18 Aug 2025
2025: Week 31 - Birds, Carnival and Prisons
We’re well into the swing of summer recess now, I’ve been hosting pop up meet and greets around the constituency, where it has been lovely to meet both residents and visitors to the area, and hear about their concerns and issues.
18 Aug 2025
‘You Couldn’t Make It Up!’ – Bus Shelters Removed Months Before Replacements Due
York’s Liberal Democrat councillors have demanded an explanation from the council’s Labour administration after bus shelters were removed across York with replacements not due to be fitted until October or November.
18 Aug 2025
General News and Press Releases
McArthur welcomes purchase of third islander aircraft
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed news that Orkney Islands Council is set to purchase a third islander aircraft to improve connectivity across the north isles.
18 Aug 2025
Mayor scraps plans to buy Lloyds Bank building
Liberal Democrats had called for this wasteful purchase to be reversed
18 Aug 2025