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Childcare desert: Leicestershire sees 407 childcare places lost since 2019

Childcare desert: Leicestershire sees 407 childcare places lost since 2019 There has been a 407 fall in the number of childcare places in Leicestershire since 2019, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. It comes as applications open today (13th May) for parents to register for 15 hours of free … Read moreChildcare desert: Leicestershire sees 407 childcare places lost since 2019

Concerns around our community Pharmacies.

Concerns around our community Pharmacies. Many pharmacies across the country are struggling to survive. They provide a vital service to so many in our communities, the Government must do more to help them stay open. For those with especially busy or difficult lives, pharmacies are often the closest and most accessible place to get health … Read moreConcerns around our community Pharmacies.

South Leicestershire MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill

South Leicestershire MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats are demanding the Local Conservative MP to back a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK. Last month, the Government broke their manifesto promise by dropping their puppy smuggling bill. This sparked outrage amongst animal welfare groups. The Liberal Democrats have … Read moreSouth Leicestershire MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill

South Leicestershire MP votes to hide data on dangerous school buildings

South Leicestershire MP votes to hide data on dangerous school buildings. The Liberal Democrats have criticised Alberto Costa after he voted to hide detailed data of crumbling school buildings in South Leicestershire. On 23rd May, 296 Conservative MPs, including Alberto Costa voted against publishing detailed information regarding the condition of every school building in the … Read moreSouth Leicestershire MP votes to hide data on dangerous school buildings

The Liberal Democrats make gains in South Leicetershire

The Liberal Democrats make gains in South Leicestershire. Yesterday was an exciting day for the South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats on both Harborough District Council and Blaby District Council. All over South Leicestershire more residents than ever before made the choice to vote Liberal Democrat. This led to Harbough Council now being in No Overall Control … Read moreThe Liberal Democrats make gains in South Leicetershire

364,597 GP appointments in East Leicestershire And Rutland lasted less than 5 minutes.

364,597 GP appointments in East Leicestershire And Rutland lasted less than 5 minutes. 364,597 GP appointments in East Leicestershire and Rutland in the last year lasted less than five minutes, new research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. The party warned that the government’s failure to recruit more GPs has meant patients are “waiting for … Read more364,597 GP appointments in East Leicestershire And Rutland lasted less than 5 minutes.

930 children’s operations in Leicestershire cancelled over past five years

930 children’s operations in Leicestershire cancelled over past five years 245 children’s operations were cancelled at hospitals in Leicestershire last year, many due to a shortage of staff and beds, shocking figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed. The data, obtained by the Liberal Democrats through Freedom of Information requests, shows that 512 children’s … Read more930 children’s operations in Leicestershire cancelled over past five years

Budget: Paul Hartshorn South Leicestershire’s Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson slams “out of touch” plans to hike energy bills

Budget: Paul Hartshorn South Leicestershire’s Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson slams “out of touch” plans to hike energy bills Responding to the Spring Budget today, South Leicestershire Liberal Democrats have condemned the Government’s plans to increase energy bills as “so out of touch they might as well be on a different planet.” It comes as Jeremy … Read moreBudget: Paul Hartshorn South Leicestershire’s Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson slams “out of touch” plans to hike energy bills

Save families in Blaby from £500 energy bill rise in April

Save families in Blaby from £500 energy bill rise in April Cllr Paul Hartshorn, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for South Leicestershire is demanding the Government cancel plans to hike the average household energy bill by £500 in April, and bring in a tax on the “bonanza bonuses” of oil and gas bosses. The party is … Read moreSave families in Blaby from £500 energy bill rise in April