Common sense prevails on rat poison
News that the use of rat poison by businesses and householders is to be protected in an EU regulation has been welcomed.
4 Oct 2010
Surrey Lib Dems
Working hard for you on Surrey County Council
Surrey News
South East MEP Sharon Bowles at the International Conference on Human Trafficking
South-East England Lib Dem MEP Sharon Bowles participated in the Soroptimist International Conference on Human Trafficking, held recently in Leatherhead. The event was designed to raise awareness of trafficking and promote social justice.
11 Oct 2010
Local Lib Dem MEP Sharon Bowles named most influential woman in world finance.
Adding to her growing list of plaudits, local Lib Dem MEP Sharon Bowles has been named the most influential woman in world finance in the FCI's Top 500 list, published this month.
30 Sep 2010
Just What Is the Alternative Vote System?
Next May there is a nationwide Referendum on changing the way we vote. Most people have little idea of how this voting system differs from the one we use at present which is called First-Past-The-Post.
29 Sep 2010
Sir Cyril Remembered
Tributes have been paid to Sir Cyril Smith, former Lib Dem MP for Rochdale, who died on Friday. Party Leader Nick Clegg said "Cyril Smith was a larger-than-life character and one of the most recognisable and likeable politicians of his day. He was a true Liberal, dedicated to his constituency, always showing great passion and determination. Cyril was a colourful politician who kept the flame of Liberalism alive when the party was much smaller than it is today."
5 Sep 2010
Surrey Liberal Democrats Welcome the Pupil Premium
The Coalition Government has announced a Pupil Premium to target extra money at schools taking disadvantaged pupils. The proposed Pupil Premium would provide additional per pupil funding on top of the existing funding provided to schools. Schools will be free to spend the additional funding as they choose to raise the achievement of disadvantage pupils. This was a key manifesto commitment and one that Nick Clegg made clear was one of his absolute priorities.
27 Jul 2010
UK Lib Dem news
Economy & Business
Ending Trump’s terrible trade war
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
LD
11 Apr 2025
Latest UK News
Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
ED
23 Mar 2025
Farming & Food
Animal Welfare in the Food System
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
TF
23 Mar 2025
International Affairs
Taking on Trump
Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.
CM
22 Mar 2025
LGBT+
Free To Be Who You Are
As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential. So fighting for LGBTQ+ rights is not a choice Liberals make.
CJ
22 Mar 2025
Latest UK News
Making Britain a science superpower
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.
VC
22 Mar 2025