2026: Week 38 - Conference and Water Ownership
The last weekend saw the Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference, well attended by MPs, local councillors and many members of the party.
1 Oct 2026
Newton Abbot Lib Dems
Working hard for you from Broadhempston to Kenton, across Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot Town, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Dawlish and Starcross
Newton Abbot MP Martin Wrigley
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.
"Changing Britain's Future: no one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity"
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Local Lib Dem News and Views
2026: Week 37: South West Water and Remembering 9/11
Although the debates in Parliament have slowed down due to conference season, I have still had a hugely busy week.
24 Sep 2026
2026: Week 36 - Health bill and LGR pause....
This week the Government’s Health Bill was debated in Parliament. I had the opportunity to speak a number of times during the debate, with my focus being on data security of such sensitive information.
17 Sep 2026
2026: Week 35 - Back to Westminster
Parliament is now in full swing after the recess; it was a fantastic summer which afforded me the opportunity to travel around the constituency holding pop up surgeries.
10 Sep 2026
2026: Week 34 - Carnival, Heatwaves and Water Leaks
Well, what a summer it has been! The past six weeks have been busier than I could have imagined, especially as Parliament was in recess.
28 Aug 2026
2026: Week 33 - Hosepipe Ban, Water Leaks and Bluetongue
It’s been another week of high temperatures and a fifth heatwave, as well as a hosepipe ban and wildfires in Devon, which is all deeply worrying.
21 Aug 2026
2026: Week 32 - Heatwaves, water leaks and Palantir
It’s been a week of high temperatures, with the UK Health Security Agency issuing another amber heat alert which covers almost the entire country.
14 Aug 2026
2026: Week 31 - Summer Safari, NA Leisure Centre and Conflict
I have had an extremely busy week with Summer Safari dates, visits and events, and a few meetings thrown in for good measure!
7 Aug 2026
2026: Week 30 - In the constituency
With Parliament in recess, I’m enjoying more time in the constituency, reminding myself why I am so proud to call this area my home.
31 Jul 2026
UK Lib Dem news
Trade
Trading With Our Allies, Standing Up to Trump
The Liberal Democrats will continue to champion open, fair trade, defend British economic interests, and build reliable alliances across Europe and the Commonwealth - in light of yet another act of bullying from an unreliable US President.
JR
22 Sep 2026
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026