AUKUS: Trump move to bring submarine deal under review throws “grenade” into security partnership
Responding to the US bringing the AUKUS deal under review, Helen Maguire MP, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson, said:
12 Jun 2025
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Standing by Our Allies: The Risks of Trump’s Re-election for UK Security and Stability
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Local Issues
MP voices disappointment at NatWest closure in Yate
Thornbury and Yate MP Claire Young has expressed her disappointment after it was announced the Yate branch of NatWest bank is to close in September.
10 Jun 2025
Travel & Transport
MP pushes for Yate train commitment
Thornbury & Yate MP Claire Young has urged the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones to extend the funding for half-hourly trains via Yate as part of the upcoming Spending Review.
9 Jun 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
MP warns 83% of local PIP claimants could lose out under Labour plans
Claire Young MP has called for the Government to urgently change course and rethink their cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP), with new data showing that 83% of local people who get the Payment could lose at least some of their benefit.
3 Jun 2025
Defence
Claire Young welcomes Govt backing for Lib Dem calls on EU defence pact
Thornbury & Yate's Liberal Democrat MP has welcomed the new UK-EU defence pact, agreed at a major summit on 19 May. This follows the Lib Dems consistently calling for such a pact.
19 May 2025