A New Year Begins
Happy 2025! The start of the year is a time of hope, expectation, and personal commitments to improvement.
1 Jan 2025
Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats
From the Chamber: Why the Government is wrong (mainly) on housing
The government’s recently announced changes to the National Planning Policy Framework will require Wokingham to deliver 1,336 new homes per year, rather than the current 748.
19 Dec 2024
Introducing Martin Alder
Martin is the new Wokingham Borough Council Executive member for Active Transport, Travel and Highways.
19 Dec 2024
UK Lib Dem news
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026