Our government will tell you that there are more police officers than ever and yet seeing them out patrolling seems to be getting less and less frequent.
I have been Mayor of Peterborough now for around six weeks. It’s been a busy time but also very enjoyable
Last minute opposition from Conservative caused the Combined Authority's Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) to be deferred at last week's meeting of the CPCA Board in Huntingdon.
I am really proud to take on the role and to be the first ever Liberal Democrat mayor of Peterborough, writes councillor Nick Sandford.
What are the Liberal Democrats really for?? With our fantastic local election wins of 407 council seats across the country, meaning that for every 8 Labour or 7 Conservatives there are 5 Lib Dem Councillors, Peterborough Liberal Democrats paused to remind
Now we know the results of this year's local elections, we can all return to normality and concentrate on getting our city running the way it should be
A staggering 72.2% of car thefts in Cambridgeshire went unsolved last year, analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. Meanwhile, just 4.3% resulted in a charge or summons.
With polling day just around the corner, many of you will have already voted using a postal vote, however for those that haven’t voted or even decided who to vote for, I would urge you to think about what you are looking for in your local councillor.
The Liberal Democrats have called for a return to proper local health services, after new figures revealed a fall in the number of GPs in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough while patient numbers rise.
The Liberal Democrats are demanding the Government cancel plans to hike the average household energy bill by £500 in April, and bring in a tax on the “bonanza bonuses” of oil and gas bosses.
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
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Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.
Hong Kongers living in the UK, and across the world, face an increasingly robust and alarming campaign of transnational repression from Beijing. Our new policy will protect pro-democracy activists and ensure this intimidation has no place in the UK.
Over the past year, thousands of members, councillors, parliamentarians, activists, and experts have fed into our Policy Review - helping shape a hopeful, forward-looking vision for the country we want to build.
Nearly five years on, the Conservatives’ botched Brexit deal continues to hold back British people, our businesses and our economy.
In the UK, access to public paths is shrinking. Thousands of miles of disused railway lines, canal towpaths and green spaces sit unused or blocked off. Our new policy will transform these forgotten routes into vibrant public paths for everyone to enjoy.
