Southern Water’s apology is far too late after years of sewage scandal
Havant Liberal Democrats have called for Southern Water to be overhauled following an overdue apology for sewage dumping.
19 May 2023
News from the Liberal Democrats
Local News
Eight car thefts a day went unsolved by police in Hampshire last year
A staggering 78.8% of car thefts in Hampshire went unsolved last year, analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. Meanwhile, just 2.9% resulted in a charge or summons.
12 May 2023
Havant Liberal Democrats Win Borough Seats
Your LOCAL Liberal Democrat Community Champions have won two seats in Havant Borough council.
6 May 2023
Southern Water dumped sewage 16,688 times in our seas, harbours and rivers last year
New figures released by the Environment Agency show that Southern Water discharged sewage into waterways a staggering 16,688 times last year, lasting 146,819 hours.
28 Apr 2023
Election News 2023: By-election in Purbrook & Stakes South
Following the resignation of a Conservative county councillor in March ’23, we have a by-election to be held on the same day as the local borough elections.
5 Apr 2023
Mayday Protest
Our Lib Dem champions were out in force on Saturday 25th March, joining hundreds of other campaigners from the local area. Crowds gathered peacefully and safely from Hayling Island, around the coastline roads, all the way through to West Wittering.
27 Mar 2023
National News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025