Childcare desert: Hampshire sees 1008 childcare places lost since 2019
There has been a fall of over 1,000 childcare places in Hampshire since 2019, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
13 May 2024
News from the Liberal Democrats
Local News
Sewage dumping in Havant reaches 262 hours in 2023
New figures analysing sewage dumped in Council areas have revealed that sewage was dumped into waterways in Havant for 262 hours in 2023.
9 May 2024
Gayathri Sathyanath calls for immediate General Election
Gayathri Sathyanath and the Liberal Democrats have called for an immediate General Election in light of last Thursday’s Local Election results.
7 May 2024
Havant Lib Dems win seats in Local Elections
Local residents of Havant Borough showed their support for Havant Liberal Democrats in the Local Elections held on 2nd May 2024.
6 May 2024
Sewage dumping in Havant soars by 288% as Conservatives warned of “reckoning at ballot box”
Sewage was dumped into Chichester and Langstone Harbours in Havant for 250 hours in 2023, new figures have revealed.
17 Apr 2024
Over 555 patients in Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust waited over 24 hours to be admitted to hospital at A&E last year
555 patients waited over 24 hours at A&E before being admitted to hospital at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust last year, Liberal Democrat Freedom of Information (FOI) requests have revealed.
11 Apr 2024
National News
Latest UK News
Our path to lower bills, a safer climate, and a stronger, more secure Britain.
Ed Davey's speech to Energy UK's Annual Conference
14 Oct 2026
Latest UK News
Reforming how we regulate our media
The UK’s press regulator has never fined a newspaper. The Liberal Democrats say that has to change.
AS
14 Oct 2026
Latest UK News
The Fight of our Lives
Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026
ED
22 Sep 2026
Cost of living
Cutting income tax to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
The Liberal Democrats will take 2.5 million people out of paying income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.
22 Sep 2026
Farming & Food
Feeding Britain: A Food Security Emergency
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for British farmers, protecting our countryside, and taking decisive action to secure affordable, locally grown food for generations to come.
SD
22 Sep 2026
Transport
Tackling Illegal E-Bikes and Dangerous Riding
By clamping down on illegal supply chains, holding tech platforms to account, and keeping our pavements safe for pedestrians, the Liberal Democrats are ensuring our towns and cities remain safe, accessible, and active.
OG
22 Sep 2026
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