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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.

Tim Farron calls for MPs to be given a vote on UK-US trade deal

Following this morning’s breaking news that a trade deal between the UK and the US is set to be announced later today, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has urged ministers to give MPs a vote on the deal.

Chris and Fiona Laskaris meet the Care Minister

Along with Fiona Laskaris, Jeremy Hunt MP and Jake Richards MP, I met with the Care Minister to discuss our proposed amendment to the Mental Health Bill.

VE Day 2025

Today, on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we remember the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who served and gave so much for our freedom. Let us honour their legacy by standing up for peace, unity and a fairer future for all.

Labour Council fails older people in Crompton

Oldham Council have tried to offload the cost of accessibility improvements to the road at Hopwood Court onto the care provider for the accommodation – suggesting a much more expensive design that moves the changes on to private land.

Oldham dog fouling chaos continues as Council fails to issue any fines so far in 2025

Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has again hit out at the Council’s ruling Labour Group and those that prop them up after it was revealed that Oldham Council has failed to issue a single penalty notice for dog fouling in 2025.

Local Lib Dem MP urges constituents to “eat and drink locally where possible” as Buy Surrey, Back Britain campaign continues with Ewell visit