2025: Week 9 - Energy, tariffs and parking
This week the Government have announced planning reforms which will allow 150 major projects such as solar farms or wind turbines to go ahead, as part of their plan to drive economic growth.
10 Mar 2025
Newton Abbot Lib Dems
Working hard for you
Newton Abbot MP Martin Wrigley
General Election July 4th 2024 - Martin Wrigley elected to serve Newton Abbot constituency as Member of Parliament.
Martin Wrigley elected to be the Newton Abbot MP on July 4th 2024
The constituency has decided - now its time to make change happen.
Martin said "I am so grateful to the voters of Newton Abbot Constituency for giving me their trust to be their representative in Parliament. Thank You.
I will do my best for you, our constituency and our country."
General Election Thursday July 4th 2024
Lib Dem MP Martin Wrigley says "I'm keen to get to work for the residents of Newton Abbot constituency. For the next few weeks I will be setting up in my new role, and we will update this site with details as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience."
Liberal Democrats see the best in things. We celebrate diversity - and nonconformity and if something isn't working we try to fix it or we fight for reform. We are committed to representing local people and making sure your voices are heard.
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Local Lib Dem News and Views
2025: Week 8 - Ukraine and Parking
It’s been a strange week, largely dominated by the situation between the US and Ukraine, and the breakdown of talks between the two.
3 Mar 2025
2025: Week 7 - Ukraine, Adoption and Access to Work
It’s been another busy week and I’ve split my time between Westminster and the constituency.
24 Feb 2025
2025: Week 6 - Constituency Matters
This week Parliament has been in recess so I’ve been able to spend all week in the constituency. I had a full diary and it was very productive meeting with both companies and constituents across the week.
17 Feb 2025
2025: Week 5 - Local Elections and Crisis in Childcare
Last week the local elections for Devon in May were confirmed to happen as scheduled by the Government. The request by the Devon County Council Conservative administration to delay the election for a year was denied.
11 Feb 2025
2025: Week 4 - Post Office and Royal Mail
As I walked to the train on Monday it nearly felt like spring – snowdrops in flower, a moment of warm sunshine and vibrant crocus flowers ready to bloom.
25 Jan 2025
2025: Week 3 - Another Private member’s bill week – Climate and Nature
I’m not sure I can remember another weekend when we had two named storms. I hope that the storms didn’t impact you too badly, but if you did get damage or flooding - you have my deepest sympathies.
18 Jan 2025
2025: Week 2 - Railway debate and Local Government Reorganisation
This week I managed to secure a Westminster Hall debate about the state of the railways in the South West.
11 Jan 2025
2025: Week 1 - New Year - Resolutions?
As the new year begins, most of us start to think about the year just past, and the year ahead. For some that means new year resolutions - wanting to change themselves or their situations. I for one will be adding more exercise into my routine!
4 Jan 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Latest UK News
Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
ED
by Ed Davey
23 Mar 2025
Farming & Food
Animal Welfare in the Food System
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
TF
23 Mar 2025
International Affairs
Taking on Trump
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.
CM
22 Mar 2025