A Fresh Start for Hertford & Stortford
Responding to news that after 18 years, Mark Prisk will be stepping down at the next election, Andrew Porrer, Chair of Hertford & Stortford Liberal Democrats said:
10 Sep 2019
National News
Liberal Democrats poised to back revoking article 50
Exclusive: Leader Jo Swinson says Lib Dems will campaign on unequivocal anti-Brexit policy The Liberal Democrats are set to officially back revoking article 50 in an attempt to position themselves as the most pro-EU political party.
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10 Sep 2019
CCTV blindspot in Highgate to be fixed thanks to a two-year campaign by Lib Dem councillors
Cllr Liz Morris with members of Highgate's local police team CCTV cameras will soon begin appearing in Highgate for the first...
10 Sep 2019
Travel & Transport
Bus fare victory in Thornbury & Yate
Liberal Democrat bus campaigners are celebrating victory in their campaign for a cheap fare for bus journeys within the towns of Yate and Thornbury. From later this month people travelling on First Bus services will play just £1.50 for any single journey
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10 Sep 2019
Lib Dems Swell Election Coffers in Wonderful Winchelsea
On Saturday, local Liberal Democrats enjoyed a sunny afternoon in the famous garden of Rye & Winchelsea councillor Howard Norton. The event had been planned as a celebration of the successes of Cllr Norton and Cllr Andrew Mier (Southern Rother) earlier in May. Due to national events, the garden party also became a pre-General Election rally, raising over £1000 for local party coffers. Speaking after the event Cllr Norton said, 'It was good to be able to say thank you properly to our teams of helpers. But it was also good to hear from our parliamentary candidate about plans for the General Election.' Liberal Democrat candidate for MP in Hastings & Rye, Nick Perry, said, 'I am extremely proud of the work that Howard and Andrew are doing as part of the all-new Rother District Council: making it more responsive to the needs of local people. 'We have had a fantastic afternoon, and I am very grateful for the generous financial support people have given. 'Things are very different on the doorstep now
10 Sep 2019
World Mental Health Day 2019
World Mental Health Day takes place on Thursday 10th October every year and is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues, tackle the stigma surrounding mental health and promote open and positive conversations.
10 Sep 2019