Cambridgeshire’s schools set to receive a £14.6m cut to spending power
Schools in Cambridgeshire are set to be hit with a £14.6m cut to spending power in 2024/25 data from the National Education Union (NEU) reveals
IS
3 Feb 2024
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Half of patients waited more than four hours in Cambridgeshire’s A&E department last year
The number of patients waiting more than four hours in Cambridgeshire’s A&Es has risen by 88% compared with four years ago
IS
30 Jan 2024
Labour officially gives up on winning St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
Labour classes the new constituency of St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire as a “non-battleground” for the party ahead of the next General Election
IS
23 Dec 2023
Conservative Development Corporation shows contempt
Ian Sollom responds to Michael Gove's announcement of a Development Corporation for the Cambridge area
IS
19 Dec 2023
Ian Sollom: Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement prioritises headlines over health
With his Autumn Statement Jeremy Hunt has shown how little the Conservatives care about the everyday struggles of people in St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire trying to access NHS services.
IS
23 Nov 2023
Shocking figures show 80% burglaries in Cambridgeshire are going unsolved
New Home Office statistics have revealed that a shocking 2845 burglaries went unsolved across Cambridgeshire in the year ending June 2023.
IS
1 Nov 2023
Patients waiting lists up 51% for diagnostic tests in Cambridgeshire
NHS waiting lists in Cambridgeshire for basic diagnostic tests - including MRI and CT scans - grew by 51% between June 2019 and July 2023, up to 28,820
IS
20 Oct 2023
New poll predicts close result between Conservatives and Lib Dems in St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
A major new poll has shown that the Liberal Democrats are the main challengers to the Conservative Party in the new St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire constituency at the next election
IS
6 Oct 2023
Lib Dems for two month cancer treatment guarantee to support patients in Cambridgeshire
The Liberal Democrats have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as part of a plan to boost survival rates and improve treatment for those affected by the disease
IS
6 Oct 2023
GCP board votes against progressing congestion charging proposals
At the GCP Board meeting on Thursday 28th September, board members voted not to proceed with the congestion charging proposals
IS
29 Sep 2023
Ian Sollom signs joint statement rejecting congestion charge
Ian Sollom and other leading Lib Dems in Cambridgeshire have committed to rejecting the congestion charge proposals and developing alternative plans for better public transport and active travel
IS
27 Sep 2023
Tory Negligence Putting Lives of Residents at Risk
St Neots and Mid Cambs Lib Dem candidate Ian Sollom condemns Tory delays to plans to replace Hinchingbrooke Hospital, which was built with crumbling RAAC concrete
IS
14 Sep 2023
National
Carers
A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Environment
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
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Fair Votes Now!
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Saving our NHS
We believe everyone deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use.
LD
15 Sep 2024
Environment
National Nature Parks
The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.
LD
15 Sep 2024