National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Demanding Better Governance following Best Value review

The Council's response must deliver real change.

by Mark Browne

21 May 2025

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A flag consisting of half of the union jack and half of the EU flag.

Cameron Thomas

Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas welcomes UK-EU defence pact as a boost for Gloucestershire businesses

Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas has welcomed the new UK-EU defence pact, agreed at a major summit on 19 May, and is now urging the Prime Minister to implement it.

21 May 2025

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Picture of councilors and officers at a Runnymede Council meeting in the chamber

Runnymede Council meetings now live streamed: A win for transparency

After years of advocacy by Liberal Democrat councillors, Runnymede Borough Council has finally introduced live streaming for council meetings, making local democracy more accessible to residents across the borough.

21 May 2025

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Derby’s Lib Dems demand Catherine Atkinson and Baggy Shanker vote against disability benefits cuts as rebellion brews

The Lib Dems said that the cuts would “punish some of the most vulnerable in our society” and that if Catherine Atkinson and Baggy Shanker voted for them they risked “ripping away vital support for people with a disability".

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by Derby Liberal Democrats

21 May 2025

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Tom Gordon MP's official Parliamentary portrait

Tom Gordon MP Stands Up for Adoptive Families as Government Cuts Vital Support Fund

Tom Gordon has spoken out in defence of adoptive families and children following the Government’s decision to cut the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF)

21 May 2025

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Tom Gordon stood outside Parliament talking to the media

Local MP Hails new UK-EU Defence Pact as ‘Major Win’ after Lib Dem Pressure

Tom Gordon has welcomed the announcement of a new UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership, agreed at a major summit yesterday

21 May 2025

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