Crime
Local MP urged to back Puppy Smuggling Bill
Taunton and Wellington Liberal Democrats are demanding that Rebecca Pow MP backs a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK.
6 Jun 2023
National News from the Liberal Democrats
Education
School Buildings Vote Slammed
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Taunton and Wellington’s Conservative MP, Rebecca Pow, after she voted to hide detailed data of crumbling school buildings in the constituency.
31 May 2023
Westminster
Stop Puppy Smuggling
The Conservatives have dropped the new law to crack down on puppy smuggling.
LD
26 May 2023
Latest UK News
School Safety Suppressed
David Simmonds votes along with 295 of his Conservative colleagues to block the release of a report into the condition of the country's schools.
26 May 2023
Westminster
New Forest MPs vote to cover up dangerous school buildings
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Julian Lewis and Desmond Swayne after they voted to hide detailed data of crumbling school buildings in the New Forest.
26 May 2023
Carers
Local Liberal Democrats welcome Carer’s Leave Bill
The Carer’s Leave Bill sponsored by Scottish Liberal Democrat North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain has now passed all its stages in the United Kingdom Parliament and will become law.
22 May 2023
Carers
Carer's Leave Bill to become law
The Lib Dem Bill will give an estimated 2.4 million carers across the UK a statutory right to take five days of unpaid leave per year, helping carers to better balance work and care.
19 May 2023
Rural Affairs
Lib Dems Secure Amendment to Welsh Agriculture Bill
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have secured a significant amendment to the Welsh Agriculture Bill in the Senedd today
16 May 2023