
2025: Week 11 - Spring Statement, Volunteer drivers and UTC success
This week has seen the sad news that the No Limits Café in Newton Abbot has announced their closure.
After the incredible general election result in July 2024 where Martin Wrigley was elected as MP for Newton Abbot, it's time for the Lib Dems to challenge for control of Devon County Council. The candidates selected to stand for County seats in the Teignbridge area are all local champions who are passionate about working hard for you. Please use your vote on 1 May to vote Lib Dem!
Liberal Democrats see the best in things. We celebrate diversity - and non-conformity and if something isn't working we try to fix it or we fight for reform. We are committed to representing local people and making sure your voices are heard.
This week has seen the sad news that the No Limits Café in Newton Abbot has announced their closure.
The big news of the week has been Liz Kendall outlining the Government’s plans for welfare spending, including disability benefits.
This week the Government have announced planning reforms which will allow 150 major projects such as solar farms or wind turbines to go ahead, as part of their plan to drive economic growth.
It’s been a strange week, largely dominated by the situation between the US and Ukraine, and the breakdown of talks between the two.
It’s been another busy week and I’ve split my time between Westminster and the constituency.
This week Parliament has been in recess so I’ve been able to spend all week in the constituency. I had a full diary and it was very productive meeting with both companies and constituents across the week.
Last week the local elections for Devon in May were confirmed to happen as scheduled by the Government. The request by the Devon County Council Conservative administration to delay the election for a year was denied.
As I walked to the train on Monday it nearly felt like spring – snowdrops in flower, a moment of warm sunshine and vibrant crocus flowers ready to bloom.
I’m not sure I can remember another weekend when we had two named storms. I hope that the storms didn’t impact you too badly, but if you did get damage or flooding - you have my deepest sympathies.
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.