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 have always believed that power belongs to the people, not foreign states, tech algorithms, or wealthy elites. Our new policy will defend British democracy, root out dark money, and rebuild public trust from the ground up.
Liberal Democrats believe active travel is not just transport policy - it is preventive healthcare, environmental action, and economic common sense.
Liberal Democrat members have passed a new policy to safeguard creators from AI exploitation, support grassroots venues, tear down barriers to touring, and rebuild music education for every child.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to protect our local representatives, safeguard free speech, and defend the integrity of British democracy.
The family court system should be a place of safety, protection, and swift resolution for children and families. Our new policy will reform family justice, roll out proven non-adversarial court models, and root out domestic abuse risks.
The first 1,000 days of a child's life shape their entire future, yet health visiting servicea have seen a dramatic decline. It’s time to back our health visitors, end the postcode lottery, and guarantee every child the healthy, safe start they deserve.