We are the largest party on the District Council and we lead the Progressive Alliance.
Steve Flitter, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats on DDDC said - We are delighted to come together as 3 progressive Parties to offer the residents and businesses of the Derbyshire Dales a new approach to local politics. We know that our District faces many challenges, not least the cost of living crisis, the shortage of affordable housing for our young families and the threat to our environment from new developments and pollution.
Working together we will support our communities in the best and most effective way, and provide them with genuinely value-for-money services.
Let there be no mistake, the formation of the NHS in post war years Britain was a triumph for democracy. The years of fear of not being able to pay the 'doctors' bill, were swept away and free health care for all became a guiding light.
Yes, we have a failing migration system, with criminal gangs exploiting people, but this is not solved by political hysteria and knee jerk policies. Read more...
While southern Europe has burned all summer in hellfire flames and scorching temperatures, the Sunak regime has decided that now is the time to row back on principles of Carbon Reduction. Read more...
The Liberal Democrats' bold plan to restore UK leadership in science and innovation will drive investment, boost global collaboration, and ensure technology benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “accelerate action”, I am sadly reminded of how much more we still need to achieve.
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
