Time to close the door on new academies in Liverpool
Lib Dems pushed Labour to go further on schools motion at full council meeting, and this was accepted with a slight modification.
30 Jul 2025
News
Lib Dems secure cross-party support to save Marie Curie Hospice
Liverpool Liberal Democrat Leader Cllr Carl Cashman has brought the city’s other political groups together and to support a cross-party motion to save the hospice in South Liverpool
24 Jul 2025
“Let’s listen to the L8 community and stop another Labour let down” says Cllr Carl Cashman, Lib Dem Leader
Liverpool Lib Dems are joining with the L8 community in a push to save the African Caribbean Centre. [Photo Credit: Hannah Cahill Photography]
24 Jul 2025
Labour Throw £2.13 Million of Taxpayers’ Money Down the Drain
A Lib Dem FOI has found that from June 2015 to June 2025, Labour have written off over £2,130,000 in bad debt for rent owed to the City Council from its commercial rental portfolio - that's £584 each day over 10 years.
23 Jul 2025
Liverpool Lib Dems set out plan to halve energy bills in a decade
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey announced a policy to halve energy bills for people across the country. Lib Dem plan would break the link between gas prices and energy costs, so people can enjoy the benefits of cheap, clean power.
17 Jul 2025
Labour’s Housing Policy lacks Vigour and Direction, say Lib Dem Housing Lead
Cllr Richard Kemp has spoken out about his anger with Labour's housing policy.
9 Jul 2025
Liverpool Lib Dems call on Liverpool Labour MPs to vote down Government disability cuts or risk helping “punish the most vulnerable”
Liverpool’s Liberal Democrats have called on Liverpool’s five Labour MPs, to vote down the Government’s disability support cuts which they said risked helping “punish the most vulnerable”.
30 Jun 2025
SHOCK: Senior Labour Councillor calls for 3 week bin collections
Senior Labour Councillor and former Cabinet Member, Steve Mumby, said it would be Criminal not move 3 week bin collections, even suggesting the Labour Council could move to out 4 weekly collections.
23 Jun 2025
20,630 at risk of losing vital PIP support across Liverpool, warn Liberal Democrats
More than 20,630 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants across could lose their essential support, according to figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats through a Parliamentary Question.
17 Jun 2025
Liverpool Lib Dems demand Liverpool’s MPs vote against disability benefits cuts as rebellion brews
Liverpool’s Liberal Democrats have demanded Liverpool’s five Labour MPs vote against the Government’s planned cuts to disability benefits if there is one.
21 May 2025
Lib Dem Leader says Council should consider buying the Welsh Streets
Liverpool Lib Dem Leader Cllr Carl Cashman has made a bold ask of Liverpool City Council. Should they look at buying the Welsh Streets houses? This comes after the recent scandal of the housing provider putting up locals’ rents by obscene amounts.
19 May 2025
Starmer’s immigration reforms will worsen the social care crisis in Liverpool
Liverpool Lib Dems criticise Keir Starmer’s announcement to end the care worker visa. They warn Labour’s move will result in more care homes being understaffed and unable to meet the city’s social care needs
13 May 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
by Ian Sollom
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026