WBC
BUSINESS – GOVERNMENT - COMMUNITY
I use this week’s column to introduce myself and my approach to the executive portfolio I have the absolute honour of heading up on your behalf.
24 May 2024
Wokingham Borough Liberal Democrats
NHS
Lib Dems announce five year plan to give patients in Wokingham a right to see a GP within a week.
A five year plan to give patients a right to see their GP within a week, or 24-hours if in urgent need, will be in the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto the party has today announced.
24 May 2024
Clive
John Redwood takes residents for granted.
For decades, John Redwood has taken the people of Wokingham for granted. He has focused instead on his passion for privatising our public services, destroying our country’s relationship with our European neighbours, and his second job...
22 May 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