Analysis by the Liberal Democrats shows that the average yearly bill for homeowners in Cheltenham is set to skyrocket by £568 - the equivalent of £47.33 a month - once the new energy price cap comes into effect.

Max has welcomed the planting of new trees to commemorate Cheltenham’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Max has been visiting town centre independent businesses to find out about the challenges they have faced in dealing with the pandemic during 2021.

Responding to the ITV video which shows Downing Street staff laughing last year about a Christmas party being held, Max Wilkinson said:

"Cheltenham's MP must condemn Boris Johnson's behaviour and apologise on behalf of his party.

"Boris Johnson's Conservative party is taking this country for fools. People in this area will see right through his poor excuses and evasive answers.

"People in Cheltenham spent their Christmas away from loved ones, and sadly too many lost family and friends to this awful virus. At a time of great sacrifice when the pandemic was at its worst, it is disgraceful to think that people in Downing Street were laughing about holding a Christmas party

"Enough is enough. This government must be held accountable to an inquiry into all their rule breaking; from Barnard Castle to this latest episode. It cannot be one rule for them and another for the rest of us."

Cheltenham Liberal Democrat Max Wilkinson visited the University of Gloucestershire’s Francis Close Hall campus to meet future teachers learning their trade.

Liberal Democrat Max Wilkinson took part in a debate with Conservative MP Alex Chalk as part of a new initiative to get young people involved in climate change activism.

Our homes are the most important places for us. They give us shelter, provide comfort and keep us healthy.  They’re also a big contributor to our carbon footprint.

Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for Cheltenham Max Wilkinson has congratulated DEYA Brewing Company on its success after a visit to the business.

Max Wilkinson, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Cheltenham, has accused Alex Chalk, Cheltenham’s Conservative MP, of abandoning their election commitment on international development spending by voting to maintain the UK’s cut on foreign aid spending, which will endanger the lives of people around the globe.