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Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

Dundee City Council to look into free internet access for its council tenants

North Lanarkshire Council is planning to provide free internet access to all council housing tenants. The Dundee City Council’s Liberal Democrat Group is asking if this would be a viable option for Dundee, too. The Council has agreed to find out more.

Tim Farron urges Ed Miliband to change energy plans to stop landlords being incentivised to repurpose homes into holiday lets

On the floor of the House of Commons this morning, local MP Tim Farron warned the Energy Secretary Ed Miliband that the Government’s new rules for the private rented sector could incentivise more landlords in Cumbria to turn their properties into...

Tom signs letter in support of community pharmacies

Tom Gordon has joined 54 of his fellow Lib Dem MPs in co-signing a letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting urging more support for community pharmacies

If Govt was serious about cutting welfare bill “it would get serious about fixing health and social care”

Steve Darling MP responds in Welfare reform debate

Accessible train stations are critical for growth and fairness