Lib Dems call for Winter Fuel Payments to be backdated for local pensioners.
Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to backdate the Winter Fuel Payment for local pensioners who lost out last winter.
10 Jun 2025
News
Liberal Democrat News
COUNCILLORS FIGHT SCHOOL CLOSURES
We want the Council to look again at an alternative proposal for merger, put forward by school governors, that has support of 83% of local people and is projected to save £1.5m.
10 Jun 2025
Liberal Democrats Slam EV Failure as Figures Reveal Southwark Installed Zero Chargers in the Last Year
Southwark Council installed zero electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the last year, a freedom of information request by the Liberal Democrats has revealed during the national “Big Green Week”.
10 Jun 2025
Treasury
Chris asks the Chancellor about investment in defence's impact on growth
During a Treasury Select Committee hearing, I asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, if she thinks investment in defence has a better impact on growth than other sectors.
2 Apr 2025
Treasury
Chris questions the Bank of England's Governor about the fall in UK productivity growth
During a Treasury Select Committee hearing, I asked Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, how concerned he is about the fall in UK productivity in the last year.
5 Mar 2025
Treasury
Chris questions Bank of England executives on easing monetary policy
During a Treasury Select Committee hearing, I asked the Chief Economist of the Bank of England about easing monetary policy too fast.
5 Mar 2025