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31 Oct 2024
Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats
NHS
Clive Jones Budget response: I will hold the Government’s “feet to the fire” on NHS funding for Wokingham
Local Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham, Clive Jones, has said the extra funding for the NHS announced in the Budget must deliver improved health services for local people, including extra GP and NHS dentist appointments.
30 Oct 2024
NHS
“£1.5bn windfall should be used to protect Britain’s pensioners”, says Clive Jones
In light of the Government’s recent windfall of £1.5bn from Octopus Energy, Clive Jones has asked the Government to use that money to reverse the Winter Fuel Allowance cut.
28 Oct 2024
UK Lib Dem news
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
by Ian Sollom
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026