North East
Stunning Result in Redcar
Lib Dems take over 50% of the vote in byelection
20 Feb 2026
News
Liberal Democrat News
Labour’s plan to turn down Lambeth’s streetlights
Recently Labour have planned to turn down Lambeth’s streetlights - despite local opposition. Labour are now claiming that it isn’t true - despite the proof being obvious in Lambeth council documents.
20 Feb 2026
Wirral
Olympic Dreams
Andy Burnham and Steve Rotherham are looking at putting together an Olympic bid to bring the games back to the UK, probably in 2040.
20 Feb 2026
Wirral
The Mad, Mad Strange World of Local Government Finance
One of the most common themes I hear from people is complete puzzlement that the Council has apparently run out of money but "wastes" it by investing in schemes like cycle lanes and bus lanes.
CCC
20 Feb 2026
Success! Funding to replace Hastings Hill subway confirmed
Councillors in Sunderland are celebrating after a 10-year campaign to brick up the Hastings Hill subway has finally been signed off today.
PE
19 Feb 2026
Scot Lib Dems push Scottish Government over unspent money and cuts to farming budget
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Argyll & Bute, Alan Reid, has today pushed the Scottish Government to invest in domestic food production, as he revealed that over the last five years, the budget for agricultural support payments has fallen by £83m
19 Feb 2026