National News

This section contains News articles written by local members on both local and national issues that we feel are important to the lives of those living in Derbyshire Dales. We hope that these give you an understanding of the values that we, as Liberal Democrats, feel are important.

The Post Office / Horizon scandal has rightly been prominent in the news following the ITV documentary. Ed Davey has issued a summary of his position following attempts by some members of the Press and the Government to deflect blame onto Ed for his time as Post Office Minister in 2010-12 - please read the full statement here.

 

Rwanda costs escalate
Government Failings

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF RWANDA

The Tory government is so desperate to have something to show their members, that they treat the treasury as an endless font of money for their pet project RWANDA. Read more...

JD
9 Dec 2023
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Has Sunak lost his marbles
National News

Has Sunak lost his marbles?

At primary school, years ago, we used to get fired up playing marbles at break time but, seriously, why did Sunak have such a hissy fit over the 'Elgin' marble statues and cancel a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister? Read more...

JD
29 Nov 2023
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Autumn Statement
National News

THE MAGICIAN'S ECONOMICS

Rishi Sunak has barely been able to contain his excitement about inflation falling, claiming this miracle of economics is all down to Tory management. Well sorry to be a party pooper but "Hogwash!". Read more...

RC
22 Nov 2023
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Two women talking in a counselling session
LibDem Proposals

TAKING A STAND FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Each year Children in Need highlights the vulnerability of our children but also offers hope that where the NHS so often struggles to provide services, the willingness of strangers, through the voluntary services and charities... read more...

RC
19 Nov 2023
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