Hertsmere
General Election hustings got underway at Aldenham School
The several planned General Election hustings got underway at Aldenham School on 10th June.
11 Jun 2024
News
Hertsmere
Emma launches her General Election campaign
Fabulous turnout for Emma's election launch. The nomination papers are now in. Emma is officially our candidate for Hertsmere.
8 Jun 2024
Bushey
North Bushey Litter Pick
Thanks to the volunteers who helped us collect 40 sacks of rubbish at this weekend’s North Bushey community litter pick. The great turnout was a reminder of the wonderful community spirit in North Bushey.
16 Apr 2024
Bushey
Congratulations Friends of King George
Friends of King George receive a Hertsmere Civic Award in recognition of their 27 years of work for the community, in protecting and supporting our wonderful park.
14 Apr 2024
Bushey
Bushey Lib Dem councillors provide funding for village bench
We heard from many residents who were disappointed the bench had been removed from the High Street pavement in Bushey village. Our Lib Dem borough councillors used Ward Improvement Scheme funding to replace the bench.
26 Mar 2024
Radlett
Fight against the rail freight terminal continues
At a meeting in Radlett, Emma Matanle, our parliamentary candidate, heard that the campaign has been granted a judicial review. This new development brings hope to the campaign that halting the development of 300 acres of greenbelt may be possible.
24 Mar 2024
Hertfordshire Lib Dem News
Hertfordshire County
"We cannot commit to meeting our legal requirements" says the Conservative Administration at County Hall
Hertfordshire County Council Conservatives have voted down a Liberal Democrat motion that “the Council believes that the target must be to meet the authority’s statutory obligations”...
19 Jul 2024
Hertfordshire County
New Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner dodges scrutiny
Jonathan Ash-Edwards, the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire (PCC) pulled out of his planned meeting with the county council’s public health and community safety panel in June.
1 Jul 2024
Hertfordshire County
Hertfordshire Lib Dem Councillor asks for a typical school dinner to be served to Councillors
Lib Dem councillor Sandy Walkington has asked for a typical school dinner to be served to councillors at the next full meeting of Hertfordshire County Council.
21 Mar 2024
Hertfordshire County
Huge rise in vehicles damaged by Hertfordshire potholes
It's just not good enough", says an infuriated county councillor - after it emerged that vehicle damage from Hertfordshire potholes has quadrupled in the last three years.
1 Mar 2024
Hertfordshire County
Hertfordshire’s Conservative Council condemned for hoarding £10 million windfall
Hertfordshire’s Conservative council leaders have been condemned for hoarding a £10 million cash windfall, instead of helping children and fixing roads.
15 Feb 2024
Hertfordshire County
Lib Dems propose improvements for children, roads and sustainability – we can do better than the Conservatives' proposals
Hertfordshire Liberal Democrat Councillors will propose cancelling proposed cuts to youth services, additional monies to improve road safety near schools and doing more to tackle flooding problems when the council decides its budget on Tuesday.
12 Feb 2024
UK Lib Dem News
Education
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
LGBT+
Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
ED
1 Jun 2025
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
CJ
17 May 2025
Home Affairs
Standing Up to Divisive Politics
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
LS
14 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Overtaking the Conservatives
Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak
LD
3 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Vote Liberal Democrat Today
Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.
LD
1 May 2025
Economy & Business
Ending Trump’s terrible trade war
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
LD
11 Apr 2025
Latest UK News
Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
ED
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