Just days after voting down a Lib Dem proposal to increase road maintenance funding, the Conservative administration at West Sussex County Council has performed a dramatic U-turn, committing £2.4m in "windfall" government grant to the highways budget.
Welcome back to your weekly update on my activities - and this week marks the 50th edition of this newsletter! In Westminster last week, I hosted 'A Taste of Sussex' event to celebrate the role of local producers in the area.
Horsham Liberal Democrats and John Milne MP are hiring a Campaigns, Volunteer and Support Officer
Last week in Parliament, John spoke about the pressures facing our local pubs and hospitality sector, raised horse and rider safety concerns, and the cost-of-living crisis.
Last week in Parliament, I raised concerns around renewable energy infrastructure, welfare, President Trump, and the role of the BBC.
In John Milne MP's first newsletter of the new year he discusses the changes to the family farm tax, the situation in Venezuela and local elections being delayed... again.
The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
We have announced a £600m rescue plan to fix maternity care, and make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby.
Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026
After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.