John Howson, the Lib Dem candidate for Police Commissioner 2016 (PCC) Contact details: www.johnhowson.com   Originally published by Newbury & West Berkshire Liberal Democrats As Police & Crime Commissioner I would: Emphasise improved detection rates – for years Thames Valley did not solve enough crimes; Ensure support for victims of crime is funded and not […]

  Leo Montague, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope Ward, is delighted that the Lib Dems saved the MK recycling scheme.   The Lib Dems moved the successful amendment to the MK Council budget that saved the pick sack recycling scheme from being cut.   They also ensured that the green […]

  Leo Montague says that play areas are important to young families, that is why MK Lib Dems opposed the budget proposals to cut the maintenance budget for play areas by 50% over the next three years.   This would have resulted in the closure of many Play Areas. The Lib Dems have got that […]

  The number one priority for the Liberal Democrats is to protect the most vulnerable from Conservative Government cuts.   That is why they opposed the Council’s plans to scrap wardens for the sheltered housing schemes and successfully stopped the plan to charge our poorest pensioners for the scheme once it was saved, so they […]

Antony Hook, who is leading the Lib Dem South East Regional campaign for “In” in the EU Referendum was the keynote speaker at the Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats Annual General Meeting on Thursday 15th October. Antony spoke of the many reasons why it was important that the UK remained in the EU. He also answered […]

Many of us have been touched by the tragic events in the Mediterranean and elsewhere. Local residents want something done. Noting the comments of the Prime Minister for the UK to fulfil its moral responsibility and give sanctuary to thousands of Syrian refugees the Liberal Democrats are moving an urgent motion at the MK Council […]

Now that the dust has settled after the election Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats thought this would be a good time to arrange a get-together for old and new members alike. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Kerrie and I have been involved with MK Lib Dems since 2010. After a really tough election […]

This is absolutely incredible: since last Thursday, 10,000 people have joined the Liberal Democrats to begin the fight back. Here’s some of the reasons they gave for joining: Charity from Edinburgh said, “I joined the Lib Dems because Nick Clegg was right in his speech – we need liberal values now more than ever.” Emily […]

“I have considered the report very carefully.  In doing so I have reflected on my position and wish to formally apologise.  I want to ensure that all that can be done to protect the public is achieved and therefore will be supporting the recommendations from the Council’s Audit report fully. I will make it my […]

Lib Dem Group Leader, Cllr Douglas McCall said “Following a meeting to discuss the report the Lib Dem Group welcomes and accepts the audit report and all its recommendations. The action plan will lead to improved public safety. We hope that the other parties will also accept the report”.