Yesterday, the news was released about the latest tranche of appointments to the House of Lords. The Liberal Democrat peers will be, as they always have been, constructive and conscientious. Where we agree with the government we shall support them and where we don’t we shall work to amend and if needs be oppose. But […]

We should always celebrate success in Britain. But success shouldn’t mean that you can avoid paying your fair share. Tax avoidance was completely out of control under Labour. A millionaire could pay lower rates of tax than the person cleaning their mansion! Many right wing Conservatives actually think that the richest pay too much! Only […]

The Nottingham Lib Dem Focus Team have had a lot of requests to help with the problem of spam text messages. These are often unwanted text messages you receive wanting to make a compensation claim on your behalf or telling you you’ve won a prize. If you receive a text from one of these companies, […]

A £60 million City Deal has been announced for Nottingham. The aim is to boost Nottingham’s economy and create 7,000 jobs, including 300 apprenticeships. It will provide money to invest in a ‘creative quarter’ of high- tech firms, introduce super-fast broadband, improve transport and turn Nottingham in to a ‘low carbon city’. At a visit […]

“Nottingham folk will have more money in their pockets” says local Lib Dem campaigner Tim Ball, “This has already started because Lib Dems in government have made sure income tax has gone down £200 a year for the lowest paid. And there is more to come.” The Liberal Democrats believe ordinary folk should keep more […]

“Great news for Nottingham!” says local Lib Dem campaigner Alison Rouse. “At last, after years of being put off by Labour and Tory governments, the A453 will be widened”. Now, with the Liberal Democrats in government, the work is finally about to be carried out. The Government has announced it will spend £160m to widen […]

Nottingham has an unemployment rate of 14.8% – higher than any- where else says a report by the GMB union, based on Government figures. Liberal Democrat campaigner, Tom Stephenson said “It’s really dis- appointing to see this in our City and it’s no surprise that the five councils with highest unemployment rates are controlled by […]