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 Liberal Democrats
March to Rejoin Europe
Saturday 28th September 2024 NATIONAL REJOIN MARCH LONDON Park Lane, London 1pm: March Sets Off Parliament Square, 3pm, Rally Starts 4.30pm, Estimated End Time A legal, peaceful, fun and family friendly march and rally through iconic parts of London, starting at Park Lane and ending with a pro stage and excellent speakers (TBA) at the dynamic and modern Rally on Parliament Square. With our third annual event, our aim is to get the attention of the media and politicians to put #RejoinEU on the agenda, and then keep it there until we're back where we belong...in the EU. Since the end of World War 2, European countries coming together politically and economically has worked to keep the peace. We want to ensure that continues for our future generations, the ones who never got to vote in 2016 and now want to be heard! So come and join us on Saturday 28th September 2024 in London and be a part of history!
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
We’re backing Safer Internet Day in 2024 - and here’s why
Safe and sound has joined thousands of organisations across Europe to highlight the potential dangers of the internet - particularly for children and young people
11 Feb 2024
UK Lib Dem news
Education
Closing the attainment gap
With the right investment, we have the opportunity to turn things around and ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the chance to succeed.
LD
14 Sep 2024
European Affairs
Restoring links with Europe for young people
Liberal Democrats want to fix our broken relationship with Europe. Giving young people the opportunity to live, study and work in Europe is a vital first step.
LD
14 Sep 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
We can make the UK the safest place in the world to have a baby
The Liberal Democrats are committed to transforming maternal and neonatal care and ensuring inclusive care for all, so we can create a safer, more compassionate healthcare system for everyone.
LD
14 Sep 2024