I am so saddened to see the Policing Bill that is currently being rushed through parliament. It includes a power to lock people up for 10 years if they are involved in a protest that might "seriously annoy" someone else. I urge all MPs of all political persuasions not to allow this new Policing Bill to get through.
Derbyshire Liberal Democrats have released their manifesto in the run-up to the County Council elections on 6th May 2021.
Claims that the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is not effective for people over the age of 65 are inaccurate, and originated from a mistake in a German news report.
High Peak Liberal Democrats have attacked local Conservative boasts about police funding as "smoke and mirrors" that dress up a potential Council Tax rise as if it were extra funding from the Government.
As Regional Conference is rapidly approaching, I would like to invite you to submit policy motions for debate at the event on the second day of our Regional Conference - Sunday 22nd November. Please find below the timetable and deadlines for submitting your policy motion:
Some Sad News : Martyn Hadfield-Howse who was elected as Lib Dem Councillor for Simmondley in 1999 has sadly died, he was only 60 yrs old.
The Liberal Democrats' bold plan to restore UK leadership in science and innovation will drive investment, boost global collaboration, and ensure technology benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “accelerate action”, I am sadly reminded of how much more we still need to achieve.
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
