Cost of living
Cost of living
People across our area are struggling through the cost of living crisis.
1 Jan 2024
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Cost of living
Rishi's £10k Rip-off
The Conservatives have raised taxes to their highest level since the 2nd World War. But Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still says the Conservatives have cut taxes for families and businesses!
1 Jan 2024
Cost of living
The Tory Economy
This government has shredded the Conservatives’ claims to be the party of economic competence, along with the hopes, health and livelihoods of millions of citizens across the UK.
1 Feb 2024
Cost of living
Lib Dems cost of living plan
Lib Dems’ plan to provide crucial lifelines to those abandoned by the Conservatives.
1 Mar 2024
Cost of living
We're in a cost a living crisis
Rising interest rates, high inflation, record high tax burden, soaring energy bills, record low living standards, stagnant wages and a stagnant economy. People in the UK are struggling and they're not getting the help that they need.
1 Apr 2024
Health, care & the NHS
Ambulance Response Crisis
Data obtained by the Liberal Democrats show that local ambulance waiting times have increased by 47% since 2019 for category 2 calls and by 17% for the most urgent category 1 calls.
1 Dec 2023
UK Lib Dem news
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026