Appeal from Co-founder of CLD, Linda Chung
Dear friends and colleagues
12 May 2017
National News
Lib Dems offer "father's month" of paid parental leave for new dads
The Liberal Democrats will introduce an additional month of paid parental leave for fathers to encourage greater sharing of parental responsibilities.
12 May 2017
Prospective MP Brian Mathew unveils the key battleground issues
Where Dr Brian Mathew stands on key issues. Brian has campaigned for: - Give people the power to decide our future relationship with the EU
12 May 2017
Prospective LIB DEM MP for North Wilts Selected
Dr Brian Mathew, our prospective Lib Dem MP for North Wiltshire is a worker and a winner! Here is some background on the man behind the face. About Brian Dr Brian Mathew has had his home in Yatton Keynell since 1999, where he plays a full part in village life. Brian has just been elected to represent Box and Colerne on Wiltshire Council gaining it from the Conservatives in the recent elections. This was one of several Lib Dem gains in the North Wiltshire Parliamentary Constituency where the Lib Dems achieved their highest vote share in a over 20 years. Dr Brian Mathew has worked tirelessly and in a voluntary capacity for the last four years helping local people, businesses and communities when they faced difficulties and challenges. Brian is a passionate environmentalist, enthusiastic cyclist and award winning, target shooting marksman. He is also transcribing his grandfather's World War One fighter pilot diaries that also record his experiences as a German prisoner of war. The Early Years Brian went to scho
12 May 2017
Britain's chemicals industry at risk says House of Commons Committee
Far from freeing up the British chemicals industry, Brexit (leaving the European Union single market) threatens to land it with "increased costs and red tape" if the UK abandons an EU-wide chemicals registration scheme that is central to the EU's single market, the UK House of Commons' Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has concluded in a report.
12 May 2017
John Shaw: Why I'm standing as Lib Dem candidate for MP for Basingstoke
I've lived in Basingstoke for over two decades. It's a great place and I'm proud to call it home, but I know it could be better.
12 May 2017