I am so saddened to see the Policing Bill that is currently being rushed through parliament. It includes a power to lock people up for 10 years if they are involved in a protest that might "seriously annoy" someone else. I urge all MPs of all political persuasions not to allow this new Policing Bill to get through.
Derbyshire Liberal Democrats have released their manifesto in the run-up to the County Council elections on 6th May 2021.
Claims that the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is not effective for people over the age of 65 are inaccurate, and originated from a mistake in a German news report.
High Peak Liberal Democrats have attacked local Conservative boasts about police funding as "smoke and mirrors" that dress up a potential Council Tax rise as if it were extra funding from the Government.
As Regional Conference is rapidly approaching, I would like to invite you to submit policy motions for debate at the event on the second day of our Regional Conference - Sunday 22nd November. Please find below the timetable and deadlines for submitting your policy motion:
Some Sad News : Martyn Hadfield-Howse who was elected as Lib Dem Councillor for Simmondley in 1999 has sadly died, he was only 60 yrs old.
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.