The Liberal Democrats are calling for a higher minimum wage for care workers in West Sussex and across England, to tackle chronic staff shortages in social care, as latest figures reveal West Sussex has 3,145 job vacancies in the social care sector.
Analysis of new Home Office statistics commissioned by the Liberal Democrats from the House of Commons Library has shown the number of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) on the streets has fallen dramatically by 27.8% since 2015.
Liberal Democrat councillors at WSCC have welcomed the allocation of more money for highway maintenance after their proposal to do this a year ago. However, they warned that with no promise of increased funding beyond this year that this could be nothing more than cynical electioneering by Conservatives with one eye on the May elections.
John Milne will contest the Horsham constituency seat for the Liberal Democrats at the next general election. John said, “The message is simple. In Horsham, the only way to stop the Conservatives winning again is to vote Lib Dem.”
At an Extraordinary Meeting of Horsham District Council on 2 February 2023, the Conservative majority group in HDC have voted for Cllr Clair Vickers (Southwater North) to be their 4th leader in 18 months, in a move as ridiculous as their Conservative colleagues in Westminster.
The Horsham Liberal Democrats have made their selections for Roffey North and Denne Wards, ready for the upcoming Horsham District Council elections in May 2023, reselecting Cllrs Tony Bevis, Ruth Fletcher, John Milne, Clive Trott and Belinda Walters.
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.