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Spelthorne Liberal Democrats

Tory incompetence threatens supplies coming into the country

French authorities have been testing their software solution for a year; our's has not even been released The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has written to the Cabinet Office minister, Michael Gove about the failure to prepare for the border changes which will happen on 1st January 2021.

8 Dec 2020
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Surrey Lib Dems call for County Council to end child hunger

Some families are already struggling We have all become more aware of the need for free school meals in the last few months, but child food poverty did not start with Covid19. Surrey Lib Dems have called on the Surrey County Council administration to take steps to address this growing problem across the county.

6 Dec 2020
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Spelthorne Liberal Democrats Treasury reaction to Council borrowing

Treasury bans Spelthorne-type loans

A direct result of Spelthorne's excessive borrowing The Treasury has decided how Local Authorities will be allowed to borrow via cheap government loans in future, and it has made it very clear that borrowing purely for income will definitely not be allowed.

5 Dec 2020
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Government should be investing in entrepreneurs

Lib Dem Tim Farron MP speaks out in parliament On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Lib Dem MP Tim Farron urged ministers to help small business owners and entrepreneurs who have so far been excluded from the Government's Coronavirus financial support schemes.

4 Dec 2020
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Spelthorne Liberal Democrats Martingale Close

Cllr Tom Fidler steps in to help residents in Martingale Close

Even a little re-greening was accomplished! Cllr Tom Fidler has been working with Spelthorne Council Officers and A2Dominion to resolve a number of local issues in Martingale Close. Residents have been working hard to maintain their road, but have been troubled by a few problems that required Councillor support.

3 Dec 2020
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Spelthorne Liberal Democrats Luisa Porritt for Mayor of London

Luisa Porritt selected as Lib Dem Candidate for Mayor of London

London Liberal Democrats have selected Luisa for the 2021 election In her first comments as the candidate, Luisa Porritt described London as at a "crucial moment" and said she would bring "big ideas and urgent action" to secure its future. Her ideas include putting "homes in the heart of the city" and reshaping London so that its "600 neighbourhoods" lead the recovery.

2 Dec 2020
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Working for you all year round
Nine Lib Dem Spelthorne Councillors. Left to right: Michele Gibson, Suraj Gyawali, Lawrence Nichols, Kathy Grant, Jolyon Caplin, Harry Boparai, John Turner, Sandra Dunn, Chris Bateson.

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