Eastleigh Results Points to Hinckley & Bosworth Lib Dem win
Liberal Democrats are this weekend celebrating success in the Eastleigh by-election.
1 Mar 2013
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Local News
Passing of tougher new laws on metal theft welcomed
Two Hinckley and Bosworth Councillors have welcomed the passing of a law to clamp down on metal theft. The Scrap Metal Dealers Bill was passed through parliament earlier this month. The changes include the banning of cash payments at scrap metal yards; payment may only be by cheque or by an electronic transfer of funds (authorised by credit or debit card or otherwise) so it will be easier to trace people who are selling stolen metal.
1 Mar 2013
Conservatives dubbed “pathetic and ineffective” by Council Leader
The Leader of the Borough Council has described the Conservative Opposition Group as "pathetic and ineffective" after one-third of their group failed to show up for the crucial council budget meeting.
22 Feb 2013
51,400 people in Hinckley and Bosworth will get Income Tax cut in April – Cllr Michael Mullaney
A local Councillor has welcomed news that the Personal Allowance will be raised further than already planned in April,...
16 Feb 2013
Campaigners welcome news that plans to split Hinckley from Burbage are stopped
Local campaigners have welcomed the news that boundary changes that would have split up the Bosworth constituency have been...
30 Jan 2013
Bus campaigners hopeful for future of service
Campaigners fighting to save a bus service that covers many villages in the west of Hinckley and Bosworth are hopeful that it may be kept.
30 Jan 2013
UK Lib Dem news
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
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