Northern Train slash to Sunday Service is a threat to Liverpool’s Economy
Liverpool Liberal Democrats are demanding action from the Metro Mayor as incoming timetable changes cut key Sunday services in half to one train every two hours.
11 Dec 2025
News
CHANCELLOR DELIVERS ‘A BOTCHED BUDGET’ WHICH FAILS TO DELIVER FOR LIVERPOOL
Responding to the Autumn Budget, Cllr Carl Cashman, Leader of the Liverpool Liberal Democrats, criticised the Government for failing to deliver the investment and change needed for social care, policing, and the cost of living in Liverpool.
28 Nov 2025
Lib Dems welcome Tourism Levy - But Demands Liverpool’s Money Stays in Liverpool
Liverpool Liberal Democrat Leader Cllr Carl Cashman has welcomed today’s news that the long-awaited tourism tax - officially the Overnight Accommodation Levy - can finally be introduced across the Liverpool City Region.
28 Nov 2025
Liverpool Lib Dems call out Labour’s “waste of time” meeting
The Liberal Democrats have accused the Labour Party of shying away from the difficult questions and challenges around its failure to deliver growth and regeneration in the city.
1 Dec 2025
Cashman Demands Action as Blocked Gullies Leave Liverpool Under Water — Again
Liverpool Liberal Democrat Leader Cllr Carl Cashman has slammed the Council for “letting the city flood on repeat” as blocked gullies once again left streets submerged.
24 Nov 2025
FOI reveals Labour council is Liverpool’s biggest slum landlord
Liberal Democrats have accused Labour-run Liverpool City Council of being the city’s biggest slum landlord, after a Freedom of Information Request revealed the council is sitting on 138 properties that have been vacant for over a year.
20 Nov 2025
“Merseyside Deserves More Police, Not Politicians,” says Lib Dem Leader
Liverpool Liberal Democrats celebrate successful campaign to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners
17 Nov 2025
Lib Dems warn going out should not be “unaffordable luxury” as party calls for emergency hospitality VAT cut for businesses in Liverpool
Liberal Democrats urge the Chancellor to slash VAT by 5% for pubs, restaurants, entertainment and accommodation venues as the party says too many people have been “priced out” of even “small joys” like a restaurant meal or a family day out.
14 Nov 2025
RESIDENTS WITH GREEN BINS ARE BEING SHORT-CHANGED AS COLLECTIONS END LATER THIS MONTH
A south Liverpool councillor says residents are being short-changed after it was revealed green bin collections are finishing earlier than expected.
12 Nov 2025
“Leave our purple bins alone” as Liberal Democrats Slam Labour Council
Liverpool’s Liberal Democrats have hit out at Labour-run Liverpool City Council after residents across the city reported having their additional bins taken “stolen” by the Council, leaving many households unable to dispose of their rubbish properly.
5 Nov 2025
Liverpool Lib Dems concerned for local residents as GP waits of over two weeks reach record high in England
Leader of the Opposition, Cllr Carl Cashman has called for an “emergency package” to save the family doctor.
22 Oct 2025
Lib Dems Demand Answers Over Removal of Purple Bins
Cllr Carl Cashman has written to the Head of Neighbourhoods at Liverpool City Council seeking urgent clarity after reports from residents over reports that council staff have been removing so-called “additional” purple
22 Oct 2025
UK Lib Dem news
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025