Parliamentary perspectives
From Alan Hilliar, Prospective Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate for Aldershot and Farnborough
AH
14 Jan 2019
Rushmoor Liberal Democrats
Tired of Brexit? So are we!
Brexit means years of arguing about trade deals instead of fixing the real problems this country faces. Meanwhile, your rights get weaker, food prices rise and the NHS faces a shortage of doctors and nurses.
11 Jan 2019
End Rushmoor’s recycling shame
Conservative-run Rushmoor Council recycles just 26% of our household waste. The rest goes into landfill or incineration. Lib Dems want to boost local recycling from waste.
AH
17 Jan 2019
Conservative cuts hit local groups
Local community groups are set to fold thanks to the Conservative run Council closing Farnborough Community Centre. Earlier this year the Farnborough Community Centre Association trustees announced they could no longer run the centre beyond the end of 2018. The trustees are getting older and couldn't find anyone new to look after the community centre on a voluntary basis.
ADCAKC
4 Jan 2019
Lynchford Road widening “No solution to our traffic problems”
Hampshire County Council recently held a public consultation on its controversial proposal to turn most of Lynchford Road, connecting the A331 Blackwater Valley Route and the A325 Farnborough Road, into a dual carriageway to take the traffic created by the airport and exhibition centre. Local developers will contribute over £2 million towards the Council's scheme.
AHCAKC
2 Jan 2019
Police numbers fall while crime rises
Police cut back to fund a hard Brexit
21 Jan 2018
UK Lib Dem news
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025