Last week, severe drought was declared in parts of Southern England, with Ardingly Reservoir now at just 20% capacity. It is the second time drought has been declared this year, it is clear that we cannot afford to wait for the next crisis before acting.
There are now something approaching 1,200 food banks located across the UK, plus a large number of food distribution centres. This is a statistic for both congratulations and shame at the same time. It’s fantastic to see such a huge volunteer response...
MPs are back in Parliament after a month-long recess for party conferences. Legislation coming back to the House of Commons this week includes further stages of the Courts and Tribunals Bill, the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill...
One thing that makes serving as a British MP unique is the remarkable building we get to work in – the Houses of Parliament. Yes, some of the offices are far from practical. And it’s true that there are only 437 seats in the main chamber....
Last week I met with members of the North Horsham Community Land Trust. CLTs are democratic, non-profit organisations that own and develop land for the benefit of their communities. They typically provide homes on modest rents as well as community gardens
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for British farmers, protecting our countryside, and taking decisive action to secure affordable, locally grown food for generations to come.
By clamping down on illegal supply chains, holding tech platforms to account, and keeping our pavements safe for pedestrians, the Liberal Democrats are ensuring our towns and cities remain safe, accessible, and active.