Concerns over number of pollution incidents
Almost 100 water pollution incidents were recorded in the High Peak between 2018 and 2022, new figures show
10 Mar 2024
High Peak Lib Dems
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Britain's dental health crisis exposed as hundreds of children in hospital with bad teeth
The latest data shows 40% of kids don't have regular NHS check-ups and that 104,133 children went to hospital with rotten teeth over the past five years. In 2022 alone there were 116 extractions every day
19 Feb 2024
Medication shortages a strain on pharmacies
It was reported earlier this month that nationally ‘111 different medicines - such as cholesterol drugs and hormone replacement therapies - are routinely in short supply which is double the number in 2022’.
19 Feb 2024
Ofwat’s scheme to fine poorly performing companies ‘a gimmick’
Lib Dems dismiss plan saying water fines need to go to consumers rather than to the Treasury
12 Feb 2024
Schools ‘not effectively dealing with bullying’
Nearly a third of parents said Derbyshire schools were not dealing with bullying quickly and effectively, new figures show.
11 Feb 2024
UK Lib Dem news
Local Government
The Funding Crisis in Local Government
It's time for change. We cannot sit idly by as our local services crumble. Liberal Democrats will always stand up for a fair deal for communities.
HM
by Helen Morgan
17 Mar 2024
Refugees
Beyond Rwanda: A Fairer Way Forward on Asylum
Let's focus on what truly works: tackling the backlog, creating safe routes, and upholding our commitment to human rights. As Liberal Democrats, we will continue to fight for a fairer and more compassionate asylum system.
AC
17 Mar 2024
International Affairs
The Death of Alexei Navalny
Navalny cast a light on the corruption of Putin and his cronies. His tragic death, at the hands of Putin, cannot and will not stifle the democratic ideals that he fought for. Together, let us be a voice that speaks for those who have been silenced.
CJ
17 Mar 2024