Leader of the Opposition. East Sussex County Council. May 2026
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Reform UK has made a habit of shouting the loudest while offering the least. Their latest rallying cry- a full-throated embrace of Donald Trump’s ‘drill baby drill’ mantra- is a perfect example. (more)
Liberal Democrat County Councillors have gained cross-party agreement for councillors to undertake a detailed scrutiny of the Highways contract with Balfour Beatty in order to improve the dire state of our roads. (more)
Join us in the Denbigh pub on the Little Common Road, Bexhill on Sea TN39 4XHl, on the third Wednesday of every month,for a Pints and Politics evening, between 7pm and 9pm. Our next Pints and Politics meeting will be on the 17th June 2026
The word woke didn’t just fall from grace - it was pushed by those who feared its consequences. As a result, few political terms have travelled so far so fast or become so twisted.........(more)
In today's New Statesman, there is a rather reassuring post for us from this Labour-supporting journal.
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
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.
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.
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.
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.