Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 25/12/2025
As we approach the end of another year, there is certainly no shortage of reasons to feel apprehensive.
25 Dec 2025
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Liberal Democrat News
What is the ECHR
ECHR stands for ‘European Convention on Human Rights. It was drafted after the Second World War to enshrine a set of rights that would help fulfill the promise of ‘never again’ following the horrors perpetrated upon millions of people
DLD
30 Oct 2025
Last week, a leaked Ministry of Justice memo revealed plans to rip up our criminal justice system
David Lammy wants to end jury trials for almost all serious crimes, leaving only the most extreme offences for juries and pushing thousands of cases into judge-only courts
DLD
1 Dec 2025
Derby Lib Dems are concerned for local residents as GP waits of over two weeks reach record high in England
Local Liberal Democrat campaigner, Lucy Care, has called for an “emergency package” to save the family doctor. It comes after new research revealed that, since January, 446,779 appointments in Derby and Derbyshire have had waits of over 28 days, up 107%
DLD
22 Oct 2025
CHANCELLOR DELIVERS ‘A BOTCHED BUDGET’ WHICH FAILS TO DELIVER FOR DERBY
Responding to the Autumn Budget, Lucy Care, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Derby, criticised the Government for failing to deliver the investment and change needed for social care, business growth, policing or to tackle the cost of living in Derby.
DLD
28 Nov 2025
Littleover and Heatherton Focus newsletter Nov 2025
Stories in the Focus include: City roads are so busy; Book sale on 15th November; Congratulations to Littleover in Bloom; Derby Labour MPs not supporting the electrification of Midland Mainline railway, and many more stories....
LC
7 Nov 2025