Ian Sollom MP Newsletter - 9th April
Welcome to the latest of my newsletters, updating you on my work in Westminster and across St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire.
9 Apr 2026
National News
Treasury
Chris pushes for investment in green innovation
Green innovation offers hope to tackle climate change without lowering living standards.
9 Apr 2026
Hartlepool
Hartlepool Lib Dems Launch their 2026 Campaign
Liberal Democrats in Hartlepool have officially launched their campaign for the 2026 Hartlepool Council elections. With six candidates standing for election, this is the best showing of Liberal Democrat candidates in Hartlepool for many years.
HLD
9 Apr 2026
Alistair Carmichael - Westminster
Revelations of further Russian incursions in UK waters – Northern Isles MP responds
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has said that revelations today of further Russian military activity in waters north of the UK reinforced the strategic importance of the Northern Isles.
9 Apr 2026
Lib Dems to demand Government action on petrol prices as soon as Parliament returns
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Chancellor to bring forward an emergency package of support as soon as Parliament returns on Monday, to help families hit by Trump’s war in Iran.
9 Apr 2026
Lebanon strikes: Ed Davey calls on government to sanction Netanyahu and halt all arms exports to Israel
As Israel has continued strikes in Lebanon, Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats said:
9 Apr 2026