Call for Sewage Tax on Thames Water after £488.8m profit revealed
Reading Liberal Democrats have called for a ‘Sewage Tax’ on water companies to fund the cleaning up of rivers polluted by sewage dumps.
24 Mar 2022
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Police & Crime Commissioner elections 2024
In May 2024 the Police & Crime Commissioner elections are taking place for the two areas in the South Central Region; Thames Valley, & Hampshire & Isle of Wight.
Our candidate for the Thames Valley Police & Crime Comissioner is Tim Bearder, Prad Bains is the candidate for Hampshire & the Isle of Wight.
South Central Region covers the counties of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and this site contains information about the Liberal Democrats across the region.
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News from around our region
29,081 pensioners in Reading left out in the cold as broken triple lock promise creates £628,150 cost of living black hole
The Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservatives of leaving pensioners in Reading with a “hole in their pocket” after breaking a manifesto promise to protect the state pension.
20 Mar 2022
Reading commuters hit with £187 hike in rail fares
- Liberal Democrats call for fare freeze as cost of living crisis worsens - Annual season ticket for Reading commuters forecasted to reach £5044 for the first time - London travelcards for tube and bus services set to be scrapped for Reading passengers - 10% of people in Reading regularly commute by train
20 Mar 2022
Reading
We stand with Ukraine
As Liberal Democrats, we believe in internationalism, democracy, and the right of people to live without fear. Ukraininan President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s party is our sister party, and we are proud to stand alongside him and promote our shared values. Our party is pushing for the fiercest possible sanctions on the Russian Government. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey, who urged BP to pull out of Russian oil company Rosneft, is calling on all other British companies to follow suit. Our priority is to help the Ukrainian people. The Lib Dems are asking the British Government to resettle Ukrainian refugees in the UK without preconditions. Anything less would be a failure of moral leadership and leave thousands at risk.
4 Mar 2022
Kentwood Hill land sale concerns residents
Lots of you have contacted us about the land around the Kentwood Hill allotments, that is being put up for sale by the Tilehurst People's Local Charity. The Charity wants to use the proceeds to increase the financial support they can offer to Tilehurst residents during these times of ever-increasing living costs that are forcing people into poverty. Tilehurst Lib Dem Councillor Meri O’Connell says: “The Lib Dems believe that green spaces like this are precious assets which need protecting. The pressure to over-develop our area is having a major impact on our wildlife, our schools and our health services. We will oppose any development on our woodlands and parkland.
22 Feb 2022
Conservatives breaking police officer promise for Reading
The Conservative Government is failing to deliver the promised 609 more police officers for Reading and the Thames Valley area.
5 Feb 2022
UK Lib Dem news
Economy & Business
Share Buyback Tax Scheme - why we are doing it and how it would work
Liberal Democrats are calling for a 4 per cent tax on share buybacks, which would incentivise proper business investment, spur economic growth and raise funds fairly for our public services.
LD
16 Mar 2024
International Affairs
Standing Tall: Liberal Values in a Dangerous World
Liberal Democrats are unwavering in our commitment to liberal values and international cooperation. We believe in a United Kingdom that stands tall on the world stage, promoting peace, security, and democracy.
RF
16 Mar 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Boosting Cancer Survival
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy with a comprehensive plan aimed at boosting cancer survival rates and improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
DC
16 Mar 2024