7 April 2026 - today's press releases (part 2)Greene: Tories too chaotic to stand up to Swinney Chamberlain: UK at risk of complicity in war crimes Islanders will not be fooled by Swinney in "full on panic mode" Greene: Tories too chaotic to stand up to Swinney Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene has said the Scottish Tories are "too chaotic" under Russell Findlay's leadership to stand up to the SNP. His comments come after Findlay launched his party's manifesto in Edinburgh. Mr Greene resigned from the Conservatives in 2025, accusing Findlay and his leadership of pandering to the far-right in his attempts to compete with Nigel ... (more) |
Ed Davey in NewcastleLib Dem leader Ed Davey was in Newcastle today as part of his local election tour. In this group shot Marilynn managed to be right at the front, next to Ed himself!Marilynn is introduced to Ed.Gateshead Lib Dems photographed with Ed.Ed rather liked the Gateshead Lib Dem manifesto.Promoted by Ron Beadle on behalf of Gateshead Liberal Democrats, c/o 21 Beaconsfield Avenue Low Fell NE9 5XT. (more) |
7 April 2024 - today's press releases (part 1)Cole-Hamilton: Last chance for Parliament to address ferry fiasco Greene: Scottish Government must get a grip on MV Glen Sannox fiasco "Dangerously naive" Green candidate wants to abolish prison Worst February ever for A&E waits Greene comments on defence jobs warnings Cole-Hamilton: Last chance for Parliament to address ferry fiasco Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that this is the "last chance" for MSPs to convene at Holyrood and find a solution to Scotland's acute ferry crisis, which has seen multiple vessels out of service all at once. His call comes ahead of the Scottish Parliament officially ... (more) |
Three Catholic churches have closed in NorthamptonshireHoly Trinity, Desborough Opponents of the moved vowed to "take this fight to the Vatican", but as far as I know the closure of the Catholic churches in Desborough, Rothwell and Burton Latimer has gone ahead. Certainly, their websites have been closed down. Holy Trinity, Desborough, was already up for sale when I photographed it last year - the estate agents' particulars say it is "offered for sale in need of significant repair or demolition" and describe it as a "perfect development site". Taking Stock: Catholic Churches of England & Wales reveals that Holy Trinity was built as a Methodist ... (more) |
Why the Lib Dem fuel duty cut would not reduce petrol pricesI don'r recall any debate about it within the party, but it's now Liberal Democrat policy to cut fuel duty by 10p. This, we claim, would bring down prices at the pump by 12p per litre. But I don't believe it would. Petrol prices at the pump have gone up because the US attack on Iran has led to less crude oil coming on to the world market. This has increased wholesale prices. The Liberal Democrat fuel duty cut would do nothing about situation in the Gulf, so no more oil wuold be available for refining. What it would do ... (more) |
Campaigner to take part in Kiltwalk to raise money for Scottish AutismLib Dem campaigner, Michael Gregori, is taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk on Sunday, 26th April, in support of Scottish Autism — one of Scotland's leading charities dedicated to supporting autistic people and their families. The Glasgow Kiltwalk brings together thousands of participants from across Scotland each year. Walkers take on routes through the heart of the city to raise funds and awareness for causes close to their hearts. Every penny donated and every mile walked goes toward strengthening local charities and the communities they serve. By participating in the event, Michael Gregori aims to raise vital funds and shine ... (more) |
Write a guest post for Liberal EnglandI love publishing guest posts here on Liberal England. Why not try writing one yourself? It could be on the Liberal Democrats, politics more generally or... anything really. Why not an article about a local campaign or quirky piece of history? Please drop me an email if you want to discuss your idea first: I'd hate you to spend time on a piece I really wouldn't want to publish. Here are the 10 most recent Liberal England guest posts:Artist Nick Jensen steps into history's shadow at Belvoir Castle - Matthew PennellReform are still gaining councillors and Labour and the Tories ... (more) |
We need to learn to respect the GreensThis column is going to make me very unpopular in parts of the party, but there are times when the elephant in the room needs calling out: we have to learn to respect the Greens. I'm not saying we should love them, I'm not advocating standasides, certainly not a merger; I'm also all for highlighting how we're different as parties. But I am getting irritated at the number of cheap shots coming from our party that denigrate the Greens. The fact is: Lib Dems and Greens perform a similar function in British politics. We need them, and they need us. ... (more) |
Brexit continues to impact businessesThe Independent reports that the number of haulage companies going insolvent has almost doubled in the five years since Brexit, sparking fears over supply chain disruption and food prices. The paper says that the data, revealed in response to a parliamentary question submitted by Liberal Democrat Europe spokesperson Al Pinkerton, shows that 2,051 haulage companies went bust between 2021 and 2025 - almost double the 1,068 that went bust in the five years prior: It comes amid growing fears over spiralling prices and shortages as a result of the Iran war, with oil prices having soared in response to Iran's ... (more) |