The Liberal Democrats launch their campaign for the Euro elections in the South West tomorrow [Tuesday 7 May] in Bristol but local Euro candidate Martin Horwood couldn't wait to get started. 

The Liberal Democrats have today condemned the Conservative Government for slashing Gloucestershire County Council’s budget for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) by £3,823.16 per pupil in real terms since 2015, resulting in a loss of specialist provision.

“I had just been put in temporary accommodation and I was so grateful that I had somewhere safe to stay.  I wanted some food, I walked into the shop for bread, but I was so bewildered I had no idea how to order it and couldn’t speak a word of English so I couldn’t talk to the shopkeeper.”

In politics I don’t ever resort to personal attacks and I will stick to the facts. But I reserve the right to point out when I think opponents are getting it wrong. Particularly on the biggest issues facing our country.

The sight of thousands of school pupils leaving lessons to protest about climate breakdown gave many of us pause for thought.

The Liberal Democrats have slammed the Conservative Government for their “unfair treatment” of EU citizens after the Home Office released guidance on the new EU Settlement Scheme.

Schools and education is always a hot topic on the doorstep for local councillors. Whether it’s catchment areas, the 11+ or education funding, nearly everyone has a view.

Cheltenham Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate Max Wilkinson has said the Tories’ Brexit Deal is dead.

Responding to today’s increase in rail fares, Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for Cheltenham Max Wilkinson said: “The rise in rail fares is another kick in the teeth for rail passengers in Cheltenham.