The Milton Keynes Liberal Democrat Manifesto for the local elections, “Demand Better for Milton Keynes”, is launched today. Their Key Priorities for 2019/20 Liberal Democrats Demand Better• Action to tackle child poverty• Action to reduce levels of litter• Protection for the most vulnerable from Tory austerity cuts• Support for the homeless to help them off […]

On Saturday 20th October a number of MK Lib Dems travelled down to London to support the People’s Vote campaign.  On the day it is estimated that over 700,000 people marched, the second largest protest this century, with only the Stop the War march with an estimated 1 million people being larger – which is […]

The Liberal Democrats have used their influence on MK Council to have the Council’s policy regarding fixing potholes changed; 1. The Liberal Democrats have argued that the intervention level, the depth that potholes need to reach to be repaired, should be reduced. This has now been reduced from 50mm to 40mm. 2. The Lib Dems […]

  Cllr Douglas McCall, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Milton Keynes Council, spoke at the Local Government Association Conference in Birmingham last week.   Cllr McCall, who also works for a homeless charity, spoke in a debate about homelessness, which included the CEO of Shelter and a Government representative. He called on the Government […]

Pro-EU campaigners from all parties and none meeting at CMK station to head down to London for march for the #PeoplesVote. #ExitfromBrexit @LibDems @EuroMove_MK Many people want a vote on the final deal, with the option of standing in the EU. It is clear people were lied to, there is no ‘Brexit Dividend’ and people […]

The Liberal Democrats announce their Shadow Cabinet for Milton Keynes Council.   Councillor Douglas McCall – Leader Councillor Ric Brackenbury – Deputy Leader, Customer Services and Innovation Councillor Robin Bradburn – Finance and Resources Councillor Jenni Ferrans – Community, Housing and Strategic Planning Councillor Vanessa McPake – Environment & Transport Councillor Sam Crooks – Children […]

Today Labour Leader Cllr Pete Marland and Lib Dem Leader Cllr Douglas McCall signed a new 12 month Partnership Agreement. Under the new Enhanced Partnership the Labour Group will continue to run the Council in return for delivering the whole of the Lib Dem manifesto and giving the Lib Dems and enhanced role in formatting […]

With Milton Keynes Council being in No Overall Control (NOC) following the local elections the Liberal Democrats had separate meetings with both the Conservatives and Labour to see if some agreement could be reached on the future running of the city. Lib Dem Group Leader, Cllr Douglas McCall, said, “We carefully considered the responses from […]

  On 3rd May 2018 the voters of Milton Keynes did not give any party a clear mandate to run Milton Keynes.  Labour won a few more seats, the Tories won a few more votes, and Lib Dems hold the balance of power which we’ll use to defend the long term interests of Milton Keynes […]

The residents of Milton Keynes have again voted to keep a strong Liberal Democrat voice on Milton Keynes council, working hard for them locally and as a trusted voice on the council, working for the best future for them and their children in MK.  20 seats were up for grabs this year, with the Lib […]