The Lobbying Bill is about extending that transparency further to give people more confidence in the way third parties interact with the political system. So where third parties campaign in a way which supports a particular political party or its candidates they will be required to fully record and disclose their expenditure on those campaigns.
The New Barnfield Incinerator Inquiry, due to start on 10th September, has an evening 'community' session scheduled for Tuesday 22nd October.
There were a number of by-elections on Thursday. Congratulations to Stephen Knightley who won in Cornwall for the Lib Dems.
Liberal Democrat Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, visited Afghanistan last week and announced that the UK is pledging £4.5 million to increase women's participation in democracy.
Liberal Democrat Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has visited British Armed Forces personnel deployed in Afghanistan's Helmand Province.
Commenting on figures showing UK manufacturing growth at a two and half year high, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Committee on Business, Innovation and Skills, Gordon Birtwistle said:
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
