Community skips to be introduced in Southwark
Southwark Council has today announced that it will introduce community skips – after a long running campaign and manifesto commitment from the Southwark Liberal Democrats.
16 Sep 2026
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Developers in Southwark to pay fairer share on student developments
Southwark Council announced today (15th September) that the community infrastructure levy (CIL) will be increased on developers building student accommodation.
15 Sep 2026
Southwark Liberal Democrats demand fair share of new “tourist tax”
Southwark Liberal Democrats have reacted to yesterday’s announcement from the Government that Mayor’s will be given powers to raise an Overnight Visitor Levy (known as a “Tourist Tax”).
11 Sep 2026
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The Fight of our Lives
Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026
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by Ed Davey
22 Sep 2026
Cost of living
Cutting income tax to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
The Liberal Democrats will take 2.5 million people out of paying income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.
22 Sep 2026
Farming & Food
Feeding Britain: A Food Security Emergency
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for British farmers, protecting our countryside, and taking decisive action to secure affordable, locally grown food for generations to come.
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22 Sep 2026
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