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
News
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
Carl Cashman can ‘Lead Lib Dems to council control’ says former Liverpool Council Leader
Cllr Carl Cashman has been re-elected as Leader of the Liverpool Liberal Democrats and will lead the city’s main opposition into the next election in 2027
12 May 2025
Liverpool Lib Dems Launch their "Plan for Scran" in the face of Labour’s Hospitality Tax
Lib Dems brand Labour’s new night-time parking charges a hospitality tax. Lib Dems put forward a new plan to champion Liverpool’s night-time economy and fair treatment of staff. Concerns raised by workers, as some say they ‘don’t feel safe’.
6 May 2025
REVEALED: Labour Councillors try to steal credit for local resident’s crossing campaign
Liverpool Lib Dems have uncovered Labour’s attempt to deceive voters. Local residents shocked that Labour Councillors try to claim credit for work of community campaigners. Cllr Carl Cashman: “Labour Councillors should apologise to residents
10 Apr 2025
Liverpool Lib Dem Leader calls for reassurances on Hillsborough Law
Cllr Carl Cashman has written to the Home Secretary calling for reassurances that the duty of candour won’t be watered down. Labour promised the bill would be put before the Commons before the 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster on April 15th.
8 Apr 2025
Lib Dems back public health approach to dealing with Liverpool’s Ketamine Problem
Lib Dems call for more support for mental health services to support young people struggling with addiction. Cross party support for tackling the increasing drug problem amongst Liverpool’s young people
2 Apr 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Education
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025