2026: Week 31 - Summer Safari, NA Leisure Centre and Conflict
I have had an extremely busy week with Summer Safari dates, visits and events, and a few meetings thrown in for good measure!
7 Aug 2026
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Local Lib Dem News and Views
2026: Week 30 - In the constituency
With Parliament in recess, I’m enjoying more time in the constituency, reminding myself why I am so proud to call this area my home.
31 Jul 2026
2026: Week 29 - New PM, Cost of Living and Summer Safari
It’s been all change in Government last week, with a new Prime Minister and cabinet.
17 Jul 2026
2026: Week 28 - LGR and ponies
This week the Government announced their decisions around Local Government Reorganisation.
10 Jul 2026
2026: Week 27 - Farage, By-Elections and Iran
It’s been a turbulent week for some in Parliament, notably Nigel Farage, who last Tuesday announced he would be resigning as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, before swiftly announcing he would stand in the ensuing by-election.
3 Jul 2026
2026: Week 26 - Defence, Palantir and looking towards summer
There has not been a lot of positive news coming from Westminster this week. Although the Government has stated it is “business as usual” there is an air of stagnation in Westminster.
26 Jun 2026
2026: Week 25 - Heatwaves and Social Media
I can’t talk about the past week without mentioning the heatwave that hit Britain. We all tried to manage as best we could but it was three days of extreme temperatures and very uncomfortable nights.
19 Jun 2026
2026: Week 24 - EU, Defence and Ponies
This week the Lib Dems have called on the Government to negotiate a new Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU, as proposed by party leader Ed Davey, that would turbocharge local economic growth and bring real relief to hard pressed residents.
12 Jun 2026
2026: Week 23 - A Wrigley Win!
A big Wrigley Win this week!
5 Jun 2026
UK Lib Dem news
Home Affairs
Restoring safety, order and fairness to our asylum system
We are calling for the UK to enter the EU's landmark new Migration and Asylum Pact to help implement an asylum system that is fair and effective for all.
MW
18 Aug 2026
International Affairs
A new Growth and Defence Partnership with Europe
Our new Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU - including joining the Single Market and a new Customs Union - will make the UK richer, safer and stronger.
17 Jun 2026
Cost of living
Our Essential Energy Guarantee
The Liberal Democrats have announced a new policy to make energy affordable again and help make fuel poverty a thing of the past.
8 Jun 2026