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Local elections: Lib Dem candidate wins two seats 160 miles apart
Chris Twells is now representing both Tetbury with Upton and Salford.
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Local elections 2023: Lib Dems spy winning post in Blue Wall council race
Punters at Newbury racecourse assess the party's chances in West Berkshire in May's local elections.
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Lib Dems call for legal duty for police to attend burglaries
The party says a "postcode lottery" means police in some areas attend less than half of burglaries.
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Ed Davey: Lib Dem leader to woo Labour voters in conference speech
The Liberal Democrat leader will talk about overseas aid and rising living costs at the event in York.
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Tax energy bosses’ bonus ‘bonanza’, say Lib Dems
A government spokesperson said: "The typical household has received £1,300 to help with energy bills this winter, and we are focusing support on the m [...]
Lib Dems call for higher pay for social care staff
Sir Ed Davey says a higher minimum wage for the sector would help prevent an "exodus" to better paid jobs.
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Lib Dems urge ministers to ban home repossessions over Christmas
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey is calling for urgent action to protect families facing higher mortgages rates.
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Lib Dem peer Lord Jones of Cheltenham dies aged 74
The peer was attacked by a constituent in 2000 in an incident that claimed the life of Andrew Pennington.
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Lib Dems want Ofwat watchdog scrapped – Davey
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has called on the government to scrap the water watchdog Ofwat.In a speech to party members, Sir Ed said Ofwat was an "acc [...]
Lib Dems promise right to book GP appointments within a week
The party says it would set up a 24/7 hotline, and give patients right to face-to-face consultations.
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Liz Truss resignation: Lib Dem leader on Tory leadership contest
Sir Ed Davey has criticised the records of Liz Truss and Boris Johnson while PMs, as Conservatives look for a new leader. The Lib Dem leader said the [...]
Lib Dems autumn conference cancelled following Queen's death
The four-day event would have coincided with the date of the Queen's funeral on 19 September.
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Energy bills: Lib Dems call for £10bn in grants to help smaller firms
The Lib Dems call for £50,000 grants to stop High Streets turning into "ghost towns".
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Boris Johnson must go today, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey
Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey has told BBC Breakfast it is the "patriotic duty" of the Conservative Party to "get rid of Boris Johnson today". His [...]
Lib Dems literally show Johnson the door
The Lib Dems have been celebrating their big win in Tiverton and Honiton by unveiling a new prop – a big blue door.The words "It's time to show Boris [...]