Treasury
Chris calls on OBR to assess robustness of forecasts
I spoke on UK productivity and the robustness of OBR forecasts following the Budget.
26 Nov 2025
News
Liberal Democrat News
"Reform said it would cut Council Tax at Kent County Hall. It is increasingly certain they can’t and won’t"
In light of the reported £46 million overspend at Kent County Council, 6 months after the Reform administration took office, can the Cabinet Member explain how this level of financial mismanagement is expected to impact services in Folkestone & Hythe?
28 Nov 2025
SEND
Chris refers Surrey County Council to Ombudsman
I made a formal complaint with Al Pinkerton MP to the Local Government Ombudsman about Surrey County Council over SEND.
25 Nov 2025
Ward: Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
Doubts raised as Council plan threatens to leave local communities without enough primary school places
Bristol’s Liberal Democrat Councillors raised serious doubts about plans that threaten to leave areas such as Hengrove and Whitchurch Park without enough primary school places in a few years’ time.
28 Nov 2025
SEND
Chris backed by Education Select Committee over SEND crisis
The Committee has told me they share many of my concerns.
25 Nov 2025
Plans to improve dangerous North Shropshire junction unveiled at public meeting
Plans to improve one of the most dangerous junctions in the Midlands have been unveiled at a public meeting organised by Helen.
28 Nov 2025