The Lowdown on the LUF
Some Frequesntly asked questions about Ashbourne Reborn and the successful Levelling Up Fund bid.
PD
by Peter Dobbs
19 Feb 2023
A Progressive Alliance for Derbyshire Dales District
We are the largest party on the District Council and we lead the Progressive Alliance.
Steve Flitter, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats on DDDC said - We are delighted to come together as 3 progressive Parties to offer the residents and businesses of the Derbyshire Dales a new approach to local politics. We know that our District faces many challenges, not least the cost of living crisis, the shortage of affordable housing for our young families and the threat to our environment from new developments and pollution.
Working together we will support our communities in the best and most effective way, and provide them with genuinely value-for-money services.
Derbyshire Dales News
Never mind the width, feel the volume!
DCC Highways rejects Lib Dem petition to ban HGVs on residential road
PD
19 Feb 2023
Why solving the NI Protocol matters
Peace in Northern Ireland matters for the whole UK. A return to turmoil is in no-one's interest and the lack of political will to engage properly creates uncertainty, of which there is more than enough in the world already. The Conservative Party is riven with ignorance and worse indifference of the affairs of NI and Ireland. The ERG and other anti-european brexiteers unfortunately still hold a disproportionate sway within the ranks of the party. Notions of deferred sovereignty that have fixated this powerful minority of politicians are being played out, dangerously, in their opposition to any rapprochement between the UK, Ireland and Europe over trade. They cannot envisage a unique arrangement, especially not a Red/Green customs system, even though it would facilitate good relations, trouble free trade and probable increased prosperity. They are wedded to a jingoistic viewpoint. Similarly the Democratic Unionist Party belies it's name by refusing to take part in forming a functioning assembly. They have the
JD
16 Feb 2023
UK Lib Dem news
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
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
