Harrogate International Festivals Redundancies A Huge Loss To Our District, MP Hasn't Done Enough
Local Liberal Democrats have expressed deep regret in over half of Harrogate International Festivals' workers being made redundant.
Read moreDevolution Mired in Secrecy
Not only has Harrogate Borough Council refused to release the KPMG report on which the Conservative District Council’s recommendation is based, but now the Secretary of State for Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, is now only corresponding with Conservative councillors.
Read moreHarrogate & Knaresborough MP Sells Out Local Farmers and on Animal Welfare
In the biggest farming vote in generations, Harrogate & Knaresborough's Conservative MP voted to reduce import standards, selling out North Yorkshire's farmers and damaging animal welfare.
Read moreDeclare A Climate Emergency, Say Local Lib Dems
Local Liberal Democrats are once again calling on Harrogate Borough Council to declare a Climate Emergency, while also saying a Citizens' Assembly should be introduced to "harness the experience and a perspectives of local residents".
Read morePubs in Urgent “Keep The Lights On” Protest At 10pm Curfew
Ahead of a crunch vote in the House of Commons this week, Liberal Democrats teamed up with pubs, restaurants and community clubs across the country to launch a “Keep the lights on” campaign in protest at the 10pm curfew.
Read moreRelease the Secret KPMG Report
Liberal Democrats are calling on Harrogate Borough Council to release its "secret report" on council reorganisation.
Read moreHarrogate and Knaresborough Lib Dems demand a climate-first approach
Liberal Democrats have used their Autumn Conference this weekend to agree a series of measures to build a green recovery and tackle the climate emergency, including encouraging active travel through walking and cycling.
Read moreJones Has Shown A Total Lack Of Leadership On Job Protection
Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed the Job Support Scheme, but argued that it is too little, too late – while blasting the area's Conservative MP for showing a "total lack of leadership" on the issue.
Read moreOver 200 Residents Sign Letter Calling On Jones to Fight For Furloughed
Over 200 residents have joined Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson, Judith Rogerson, in writing to Andrew Jones MP calling on him to fight for the furloughed and lobby the Government to extend the furlough scheme.
Read moreLocal Barrister Judith Rogerson Implores Andrew Jones MP To Reject Internal Market Bill Tonight
Local barrister and Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson, Judith Rogerson, has written to Andrew Jones MP asking him to oppose the Government's plans to break international law through the Internal Market Bill tonight.
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