‘We made a bit of history here tonight’ as John Milne elected Horsham’s first Liberal Democrat MP
Liberal Democrat, John Milne, has been elected as Horsham’s newest MP, with a majority of two and half thousand votes.
5 Jul 2024
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NHS
West Sussex sees 19.4% rise in the number of NHS dentists leaving as Lib Dems announce £750 million ‘rescue package’
The number of NHS dentists leaving in West Sussex has risen by 19.4% since 2018/19, House of Commons Library research, commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed as the party has announced plans for a £750 million ‘rescue package’ for dentistry.
21 Jun 2024
Sewage
Lib Dems announce £10m plan to recruit new Sewage Inspectors after sewage dumped 1,011 times in 2023 in Horsham
The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to increase the number of water inspections after sewage was dumped 1,011 times in 2023 in waterways in Horsham.
19 Jun 2024
Liberal Democrats in Horsham fight to expand Rural Fuel Duty Relief to cut petrol prices for local drivers
The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to support motorists in rural areas by doubling the scope of the Rural Fuel Duty Relief scheme to include another 21 rural areas. This could include areas such as Horsham, saving drivers 5p a litre at the pump.
19 Jun 2024
Car thieves “getting away with it” as 6,339 cases go unsolved in Sussex since last election
Horsham’s Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservatives of letting their communities down as a new analysis of Home Office statistics reveals that 6,339 car thefts have gone unsolved in Sussex since the last election.
17 Jun 2024
NHS
Lib Dems set out legal right to timely cancer care as figures show 601 patients in Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust waiting more than two months to start treatment
The Liberal Democrats have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as part of a plan to boost survival rates and improve treatment for those affected by the disease.
14 Jun 2024
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Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
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Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025