One of the things that gives politics a bad name is the reluctance of those in positons of authority to think long-term. All too often, decisions are made for short-term convenience rather than with an eye to the future.
Most of us would agree that councils should prioritize helping those who most need help.
THE GOVERNMENT should not “interfere” with road rules, a leading councillor has said – after the prime minister threatened to end 20mph speed limit zones and low traffic neighbourhoods.
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.
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.
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.
