Vince Cable 'disgusted' with FCA over RBS mistreatment of small firms
Lib Dem leader condemns regulator for failing to expose alleged role of bank's management in treatment of small businesses.
RP
19 Jan 2018
National News
Responding to Labour Remain
Recently a friend and Liberal Democrat activist showed me an email from Labour Remain - formed in the last few weeks and claiming significant support. This comes on the back of a survey showing that 78% of Labour members disagree with Jeremy Corbyn's opposition to a referendum on the terms of Brexit. How should we respond?
MA
19 Jan 2018
I felt rushed into voting Leave – now I know the facts, I want to stay in the EU
I want another vote on the final Brexit deal
SG
19 Jan 2018
Lib Dems secure Town Council by-election success
The second of two Town Council by-elections in Wiltshire this week saw Lib Dem Vanessa Fiorelli win the vacant Melksham Town Council South seat.
19 Jan 2018
Lib Dems launch petition to axe Surrey's "Tory Tip Tax"
Liberal Democrat county councillors in Surrey have launched a petition calling for Surrey County Council to abolish its charges for residents disposing of DIY waste - known locally as the "Tory Tip Tax". The petition follows a consultation from the Government announcing that they oppose the principle of councils charging residents for disposing of DIY waste and will consider changing the law if councils continue to charge. Surrey County Council introduced these charges in September 2016 despite overwhelming opposition to the charges in the responses to the County Council's consultation.
19 Jan 2018
Housing
Action for decent homes
Liberal Democrats want a fair deal for tenants and more access to affordable homes. Southfields campaigner Duncan Lyons has...
19 Jan 2018