Emma Harrison to fight for Earl Shilton
Local Lib Dems are delighted that Emma Harrison, a long-standing resident of Earl Shilton and local mother, has agreed to stand in the Earl Shilton by-election taking place on March 29th.
12 Mar 2018
Leicestershire Lib Dems
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Local News
Former Minister backs campaigners call for railway electrification
A former government minister has backed a call, by Lib Dem campaigners in Hinckley and Bosworth, for the government to stick by its previous pledge to ensure the electrification of the Midland Mainline. Baroness Lorely Burt, who was a Whip in the Coalition Government, is supporting the call for the modernisation of the line, which runs through Leicester and the rest of the East Midlands.
12 Mar 2018
Councillor gets conference backing for fair funding for Leicestershire fight
Leicestershire County Councillor Michael Mullaney got a party conference to back his campaign for fairer funding for local government.
1 Mar 2018
Conservative Budget costs Leicestershire people more and delivers them less
Liberal Democrats have condemned the budget passed by Leicestershire County Councils Conservative bosses yesterday.
22 Feb 2018
Save Our Children's Centres!
Conservative Councillors on Leicestershire County Council are proposing to close 24 Children's Centres across the County.
14 Feb 2018
Campaigners celebrate latest victory in fight to save Hinckley nature feature
Campaigners have welcomed the latest proposals to build on a Hinckley nature feature being turned down again.
19 Jan 2018
UK Lib Dem news
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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