Liberal Democrat membership tops 82,000
It's only recently that Liberal Democrat membership, already its highest-ever this century, topped 80,000. On Monday it went above 82,000: You too can join the Liberal Democrats here
31 Jan 2017
National News
Farron launches constituency-wide health survey
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is sending a health survey to 35,000 homes across his constituency, to help get a better idea of local residents' experiences using local health services and how they could be improved.
31 Jan 2017
Manston Airport Public Support Meeting - Extra Seats Added!
Due to public demand, extra seats have been made available for this meeting. An excellent line up of speakers will detail the business opportunities at Manston as an Aviation hub. The meeting will be chaired by David Foley, CEO of Thanet Chamber of Commerce.
31 Jan 2017
MP highlights 'immense sadness' of 'Pauper's Funerals'
Figures obtained by South Lakes MP Tim Farron show that since 2011 there have been fourteen 'Pauper's Funerals' across Eden and the South Lakes.
31 Jan 2017
Standing up to Trump
West Norfolk Liberal Democrats are urging local MPs Henry Bellingham and Liz Truss to put pressure on the Government to stand up to Donald Trump's ban on many Muslims entering the US and rethink plans for state visit. The Rev'd Simon Wilson, Chair of West Norfolk Liberal Democrats commented: "Any visit by President Trump to Britain should be on hold until his disgraceful ban comes to an end. Otherwise Theresa May would be placing the Queen in an impossible position of welcoming a man who is banning British citizens purely on grounds of their faith. No-one should be barred for who they are, where they are from or who they pray to. Our local MPs should be standing up for the values of tolerance and inclusiveness shared by many in our community and against divisive attacks on the rights of refugees, women and others already targeted by Mr Trump in the first weeks of his Presidency. In her recent visit, Theresa May had the perfect opportunity to confront the Trump administration but failed to do so." Over 1.6mi
31 Jan 2017
Newcastle says No to Trump state visit to UK
Last night Liberal Democrats were at a demonstration in support of a nationwide petition to Parliament to block a state visit by Presdient Trump, which has already been signed by over 1.6 million people (20 times as many as want him to come)
31 Jan 2017