#liberal-democrats

#liberal-democrats

The Betterpoints app has cost Southwark council £171,000 with only 1,300 active users, raising concerns over its effectiveness and value for money.

"It's clearly not right that a platform now more watched than almost any traditional broadcaster is still operating under a 'lighter touch' advertising regime."

"The Liberal Democrats have called for air-conditioned buildings, such as gyms and libraries, to be opened to the public as "cool hubs" during heatwaves."

The Liberal Democrats have submitted an amendment to the ongoing Football Governance Bill, aiming to make at least 10 Premier League matches available on free-to-air TV each season.

Ed Davey criticized Keir Starmer for lacking vision and ambition, suggesting he risks becoming merely a continuation of Rishi Sunak's policies without clarity in leadership.

The victory of the Liberal Democrats in the Chesham and Amersham by-election is a clear indicator that they pose a significant threat to the Conservatives now.

Cllr Victor Chamberlain stated that Cllr Williams' resignation speaks volumes about Labour's failures, emphasizing the need for change in Southwark leadership.

The Conservative councillor mentioned that the funding gap is tied to rising demand and inflation, necessitating consideration of charges for non-statutory services like green waste collection.

Voters are increasingly sophisticated in tactical voting, with Labour, Lib Dem, and Green members switching to the party best positioned to beat Conservatives.

These proposed welfare cuts will lead to more than 15,000 households in Southwark losing support, totaling £33 million stripped from residents receiving disability-related payments.