
The LibDem Party in Parliament
Liberal Democrats have elected 72 Members of Parliament at the 2024 General Election. This is a record result for the party.
Liberal Democrats are now the third-biggest party in the House of Commons.
More than three-and-a-half million people voted Liberal Democrat in this election.
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Liberal Democrats Election Manifesto 2019
"The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity. We champion the freedom, dignity and well-being of individuals, we acknowledge and respect their right to freedom of conscience and their right to develop their talents to the full. We aim to disperse power, to foster diversity and to nurture creativity. We believe that the role of the state is to enable all citizens to attain these ideals, to contribute fully to their communities and to take part in the decisions which affect their lives."

STATEMENT ON DANY LOUISE AND ANTISEMITISM
From Nick Perry, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate

Lib Dems: A&E waiting time figures in Hastings show Tories' "dismal record" on NHS
Only 81% of patients arriving at A&E in Hastings were treated or admitted within four hours in October 2019, according to damning figures published on 14 November by NHS England.

The December 1910 General Election
December General Elections are not unusual; there were three in the last century. But the closest parallel to today was in 1910 - the second in that year, when we were also in somewhat uncertain and divided times (less so perhaps).

Nick Perry formally adopted as Liberal Democrat candidate for MP in Hastings & Rye
At their AGM on Sunday the Liberal Democrats in Hastings & Rye formally adopted Nick Perry to be their candidate for MP for the General Election on 12th December. The vote was unanimous at a packed meeting at the Royal Victoria Hotel. Speaking to party members, Nick said, 'It is an honour to be asked to represent the party for the fourth time in Hastings & Rye, and it would be an even greater one to be asked to become our MP by the electorate. 'A vote for me on 12 December is a vote to Stop Brexit; to tackle the climate crisis and to secure local jobs and services. Together we can build a brighter future.'
TOXIC CONSERVATIVE LEGACY PUNISHES THE MOST VULNERABLE
East Sussex County Council led by the Conservatives is poised to make £55 million worth of cuts which will hit the most vulnerable residents.
East Sussex County Council led by the Conservatives is poised to make £55 million worth of cuts which will hit the most vulnerable residents. Further cuts are expected later in the year as the budget process continues. Cllr David Tutt, Leader of the Liberal Democrat opposition group explains:
“The legacy of the last 14 years of Conservative government is a public sector that has been starved of funds. Locally, the Conservatives had said that they would maintain a core offer of statutory services but these budget proposals for 2025/2026 show that they can’t even do that.
The situation for our most vulnerable residents is frankly appalling and as a group of Liberal Democrat councillors, we will do all we can to oppose these cuts. We will look at every aspect of the budget to try to find alternatives.
The last hope for local government is a rescue package from the Labour government and we are calling on them to provide at least some temporary funding to enable us to protect older people, children with special educational needs and those in need of preventative care.
This is now an opportunity for the Labour government to show that they are different to Conservatives who continually put self-interest and profit before caring for communities and public service.”
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Contact: Cllr David Tutt
01323 643971 Email: cllr.david.tutt@eastsussex.gov.uk
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