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
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
Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025