Vince Cable: Council tax is no longer fit for purpose
Commenting on calls from the Resolution Foundation to radically reform the Council Tax system, leader of the Liberal Democrats Leader Vince Cable, said:
“It has long been clear that council tax is no longer fit for purpose.
Wapping Speed Camera Petition to be Presented to Council Wednesday 21 March
Thank you to everyone who supported Stephen O'Shea's petition to get speed cameras installed in Wapping. Stephen will be presenting the petition to the Council on Wednesday 21 March.
Support him by writing to [email protected], telling him why this is so impotent to you!
Lib Dems call for new housing revolution
The Liberal Democrats are calling for a major overhaul of the powers of local councils to meet the goal of ensuring that everyone in Britain has a home.
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Today is International Women’s Day. Today is for celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women – but is also a call to action to accelerate gender equality.
This year’s theme is #PressForProgress.
Read moreHelp save the Jamboree!
1,400 people have already signed the petition to ask the Council to intervene and protect one of London's quirkiest and most exciting venues.
Liberal Democrats launch schools reform package
The Liberal Democrats have launched a package of education reforms that would inject greater parental and teacher trust in the English schools system.
Read moreLondon Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon Joins Campaign In Tower Hamlets
On Saturday Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon joined Tower Hamlets Liberal Democrats on the campaign trail. Water pressure is a key concern for residents of the Isle of Dogs.
Read moreThe Liberal Democrats At 30
On Saturday the Liberal Democrats turned 30. We asked members about their favourite things about being part of the party.
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Tom Brake responds to Corbyn's Brexit speech
Reacting to Corbyn's speech on Brexit today, Tom Brake MP, Liberal Democrat Brexit spokesperson, said:
“Corbyn started his speech claiming that Labour’s position on Brexit has been consistent, by which he must mean consistently vague. And today was no different.
Let us recycle! Councillor Cregan Responds to Local Budget
Responding to the Tower Hamlets Council Budget, Lib Dem Councillor Andrew Cregan calls on the Council to reverse changes and make recycling easier. Only 21% of rubbish in Tower Hamlets is recycled.
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