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"OUT OF TOUCH" CONSERVATIVES OPPOSED LOCAL POWERS TO TACKLE GRAFFITI, NOISE POLLUTION, VANDALISM AND DIRTY NEIGHBOURHOODS

On 6 April 2006, the new Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 came into force. It gives local authorities more powers to tackle dirty neighbourhoods including graffiti, chewing gum, dog fouling, fly tipping, noise pollution and vandalism. The Act allows your local council and the Environment Agency to transfer the cost of removal of this pollution from the council taxpayer to the "polluters".

1 May 2006

TORIES ARE SOFT ON CRIME - ONLY LIBDEMS SUPPORT LOCAL POLICE

Astounded Liberal Democrat Councillors are furious that Tory and Labour Councillors ganged up to stop an urgent debate on policing at last Thursday's meeting of Woking Borough Council - the final Council meeting before the Borough Elections next Thursday (4 May).

27 Apr 2006

Continuous reorganisation in the NHS is continuously destabilising

From: Dr Anne Lee

23 Apr 2006

CUTTING CRIME TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN LIB DEM LOCAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Sir Menzies Campbell hit the campaign trail today, visiting four London boroughs - Southwark, Lambeth, Sutton and Richmond-upon-Thames - and highlighting crime prevention as a central theme in the party's local election campaign.

19 Apr 2006

Liberal Democrats Condemn Tory Staff Cuts

Months of debate came to a head today when Surrey County Council voted on the Business Delivery Review (BDR) - with the Liberal Democrat group rejecting the proposals sanctioned by the Tory-run Executive to cut staff numbers. Staff members and representatives of their trade unions listened in the public gallery and the adjoining Ashcombe Suite as Liberal Democrats fought against the proposals, which included a reduction of 561 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) jobs. A recorded vote saw 56 in favour of BDR, with 14 against and two abstentions.

14 Apr 2006

TORIES AND LABOUR SUFFER BLOW AS COUNCILLORS SWITCH TO LIB DEMS

PRESTON: David Cameron's attempts to reach out to voters in the north of England have come unstuck as two Conservative councillors in Preston quit the party and joined the Liberal Democrats. Councillors Sharon Riley and Marie Milne joined the Liberal Democrats yesterday. The blow for the Conservatives follows a Tory local election candidate commenting that an ethnic minority candidate "wouldn't work" in a "traditional working class seat." Joan Howarth has since issued a retraction but remains on the ballot for the May 4th local elections. Councillor Sharon Riley said:

13 Apr 2006

WOKING LIB DEMS OPPOSE LABOUR'S POLICE MERGERS

Woking Liberal Democrats oppose Labour's plan to merge the Surrey and Sussex police forces. This merger plan was announced by the Labour Home Secretary, Charles Clarke, on the 20th March.

11 Apr 2006

LIB DEMS SLAM MALINS FOR BACKING DOWN ON ID CARDS

Woking's Tory MP Humphry Malins has been accused of caving in to the Government over the introduction of identity cards.

31 Mar 2006

Lib Dems storm to victory in Michael Howard's backyard

The Lib Dems have swept to victory in the Cheriton by-election for Folkestone Town Council this evening, with over 200 votes more than the Conservatives who came second. The result in full was:

26 Mar 2006

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National Party News

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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

A couple look at a bill in despair.

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

Big Ben and the houses of Parliament.

Lib Dems Winning

Getting the job done: Our latest wins in Westminster

The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.

2 May 2026

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Guaranteeing GP surgeries on new developments

Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.

14 Apr 2026

A train, a bus and a motorway.

Cost of living

Our emergency plan to keep Britain moving

Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.

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by Liberal Democrats

2 Apr 2026

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Health, Care & the NHS

Our plan to make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby

We have announced a £600m rescue plan to fix maternity care, and make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby.

26 Mar 2026

Ed Davey delivers his Leader's speech to Conference

Latest UK News

A new Magna Carta to save our country from Farage

Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026

ED

15 Mar 2026

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Local Government

Local Government Finance Emergency

After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.

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by Zöe Franklin

15 Mar 2026

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International Affairs

Trump and the Wider World

The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.

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by Calum Miller

15 Mar 2026

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