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
National News from the Liberal Democrats
Climate Change
Why is vital Home insulation scheme paused till October? Robert Brown backs call for action
The Scottish Government’s home insulation and energy efficiency scheme was paused to new applications at the end of March and is not set to reopen until October
11 May 2023
Cost of living
Tackling soaring food prices
British people are struggling with eye-watering food prices and yet this Conservative Government is refusing to help. Liberal Democrats are putting forward a proper plan to make food cheaper.
LD
2 May 2023
Environment
Chalk streams hit by 14,000 hours of sewage discharges last year
This is a devastating blow to our country’s environment.
LD
27 Apr 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Shocking Stats on GP Appointments
More than 500,000 GP appointments in Somerset in the past year lasted five minutes or less, new research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
26 Apr 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
10 million people give up on getting a GP appointment
This could lead to countless missed or delayed diagnoses as people go without the care they need, creating a ticking time bomb for our NHS.
LD
21 Apr 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
585 patients face 12-hour A&E waits in Somerset
Nearly 600 patients in Somerset waited more than 12 hours in A&E in February, shocking new figures have revealed.
20 Apr 2023
Health, Care & the NHS
Rise in dental deserts leaves millions struggling to get NHS dentist appointment
More than three in five local areas in England have seen a rise in the number of people per dentist.
LD
19 Apr 2023