Lib Dems elected to key council roles
Lib Dems elected as deputy leader of Isle of Wight Council and three committee vice-chairs.
23 May 2025
Isle of Wight Lib Dems
Isle of Wight
Council backs Lib Dem call to end two-child benefit cap
Lib Dem councillor Michael Lilley has won backing from Isle of Wight councillors urging the government to end the controversial two-child benefit cap.
20 Mar 2025
Isle of Wight
Lib Dems get backing for budget amendment to help tackle poverty
An Isle of Wight Council fund which can help to reduce poverty will get priority for replenishment after an amendment proposed by the council’s Liberal Democrat Group was accepted at the budget setting meeting of the full council on 27 February 2025.
8 Mar 2025
Isle of Wight
Island must remain a standalone unitary say Lib Dems
The government must give a categorical assurance that the Isle of Wight will remain a standalone unitary council, say Isle of Wight Lib Dems. Merger with a mainland council must be ruled out.
8 Feb 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
I’m proud that once again it is the Liberal Democrats leading the way, with our vision for an economy that is growing strongly, where everyone feels the benefits.
ED
by Ed Davey
16 Jul 2025
Education
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025