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
Stop the Winter Fuel Payment Cuts
Join the Lib Dems in saying no to the winter fuel payments cut!
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
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025