Lib Dem dismay at A64 U-Turn
York Liberal Democrat Councillors have expressed dismay at the news that York & North Yorkshire Labour Mayor David Skaith has u-turned on support for dualling stretches of the A64 between York and Malton.
19 Mar 2025
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Liberal Democrat News
Lib Dems hit out over disability benefits cut
York Liberal Democrat Councillors have hit out against the Labour Government’s plans to cut £5 billion a year from disability benefits and have called on Labour MP Luke Charters to reconsider his support for the cuts.
19 Mar 2025
MP calls for a Government review into value of outdoor education on children’s wellbeing
This week, local MP Tim Farron put forward an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill calling for a review of the effectiveness and value of outdoor education for young people.
19 Mar 2025
Shetland
Wishart – ideological opponents biggest threat to salmon farming
Shetland MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Beatrice Wishart, in a Scottish Government debate entitled Protecting and Growing Scotland’s Iconic Food and Drink Sector highlighted Shetland’s contribution to the food and drink sector.
19 Mar 2025
Wales - Health
Welsh Labour MPs vote for “health tax” on GPs, pharmacies and care homes
Responding to the Labour Government voting to reject a Liberal Democrat amendment which would have exempted health and care providers from the national insurance rise, Welsh Liberal Democrat Westminster Spokesperson David Chadwick MP said:
19 Mar 2025
Wales - Agriculture & Rural
Welsh MP PROPOSES BILL TO SECURE FAIRER PRICES FOR FARMERS
Welsh Liberal Democrat MP David Chadwick has sponsored a cross-party Bill in Parliament designed to secure fairer prices for farmers and food producers across the UK.
19 Mar 2025