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Article: Jan 11, 2023Hugh Janes, Plymouth Lib Dems Honorary President, took part in the BBC Radio Devon political debate on 10 January 2023. In the studio were presenter David 'Fitz' Fitzgerald, and Councillors Tudor Evans (Leader of the Labour group), Rebecca Smith (Cons), Ian Poyser (Greens) and Nick Kelly (Ind).
The successful track record of Liberal Democrats who run councils was Hugh's first point, where we have an excellent reputation for budget responsibility, care provision and delivery of services.
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Article: Dec 20, 2022Plymouth Liberal Democrats have announced their candidates for the January 12th by-elections in Moor View and Plympton Chaddlewood.
Colin MacKenzie (image, left) for Moor View, and Mike Gillbard (image, right) for Plympton Chaddlewood are both passionate about improving lives of Plymouth residents. The environment, sustainable travel, mental health, young people, and ensuring that areas outside of the City Centre get a fair share are some of the areas that they are keen to address.
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Article: Dec 1, 2022Plymouth Liberal Democrats have come out in support of the STRAW campaign to save Armada Way's trees. At an Executive Meeting on Monday the newly elected Chair, Katie McManus, said, "As a party that has always been a leader on environmental issues the preservation of trees is vital. Apart from the pleasure a mature tree provides, they are essential to fighting the climate increase, reducing toxic pollution and providing a home for hundreds of birds and insects. We believe this green lung at the heart of Plymouth is a great contributor to the well-being of the people of this city and a highly valuable area of urban forest."
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Article: Nov 15, 2022
This week is Transgender Awareness WeekWe celebrate the transgender community and the work done in the continuing campaign to make the world a more welcoming and accepting place for trans and non-binary people. -
Article: Nov 15, 2022It's completely unacceptable to balance the books on the backs of the young and the sick.Further cuts to our schools, NHS and care system would strip our already-struggling services to the bone.Read the article by the I here -
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Article: Nov 2, 2022Attending out of embarrassment is the bare minimum from the PM. We need action.Investing in renewables, insulating homes and accelerating towards net-zero is what's crucial for increasing our energy security and tackling the climate crisis.Read the article by the Guardian here -
Article: Nov 1, 2022As families and pensioners across the country struggle to pay their energy bills, BP are posting unimaginable profits raking off the backs of hard-working people.We proposed a strong windfall tax over a year ago. The Conservatives' attempt is watered down and weak. -
Article: Oct 31, 2022This was not a one-off error. The Home Secretary has admitted breaking the rules on an industrial scale.By reappointing her, Rishi Sunak has shown once again there is one rule for Conservative Ministers and another rule for everyone else.Read the article by the Telegraph here -
Article: Oct 29, 2022This decision flies in the face of the UK's proud tradition of leading the world's response to climate change.Rishi Sunak must not turn his back on our progress and our commitments.Read the article by the BBC hereKing Charles will not go to Cop27 in Egypt, No 10 confirmsRishi Sunak's cabinet are promising nothing but delays to climate action at a critical point.We must not allow our climate targets to be missed due to this inept Conservative government.Read the article by the Guardian here
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Article: Oct 27, 2022As families and pensioners struggle with skyrocketing bills, Shell and other companies are making eye-watering profits.Even their CEO has admitted they should be taxed more.It's time for a proper windfall tax which would raise £60 billion over the next three years. -
Article: Oct 26, 2022Boris Johnson failed our country and Liz Truss trashed our economy. Now Conservative MPs have handed us a third out-of-touch Prime Minister.The only solution now is a General Election so the public can get off this carousel of Conservative chaos.Sign up to support a general election here: -
Article: Oct 19, 2022In the midst of this cost of living crisis, pensioners and those relying on benefits cannot be undercut and left to struggle further.Liz Truss must act today to reassure the public and confirm that pensions and benefits will rise to match inflation.Read the article by the BBC here -
Article: Oct 18, 2022
If the Conservatives really had any sense of sorrow they would immediately call a General Election and let the people of this country send them a message they can't ignore.
Read the article by LBC here
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Article: Oct 13, 2022Behind these figures are countless human tragedies. In every corner of the country people are frightened, suffering and waiting in pain because our NHS can no longer cope.This Conservative government has brought the NHS to its knees. It cannot go on. -
Article: Oct 13, 2022As the economic doomsday clock ticks, we are seeing the Conservatives at their worst: uncaring and incompetent.We've seen nothing but chaos and calamity since Liz Truss took power.The public deserve better.Read the article by The Guardian here -
Article: Oct 13, 2022This government is on the verge of having to commit to nation-destroying spending cuts on our NHS, schools and public services.They must scrap their rotten, botched budget before any more damage is done. -
Article: Oct 12, 2022"Delays have been awful for more than a year now and the Government is still not taking it seriously."None of this is the fault of ambulance crews or hospital staff. It is a failing system caused by a failing government."Read the article by the Shropshire Star herePicture by Shropshire StarHelen Morgan MP with paramedics Steve Barlow and Julie Stubley -
Article: Oct 3, 2022Liz Truss has betrayed homeowners and sold out first time buyers, who've saved for years only to now be hit with a huge rate rise.She must cancel her botched budget immediately. -
Article: Sep 30, 2022As inflation sky-rockets and interest rates spiral, they'd rather give tax cuts to banks and billionaires than guarantee support for struggling families and pensioners.We are seeing this government's true coloursRead the article by The Guardian here
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