Category: Press

LibDems: “Regenerate Derelict Sites For Affordable Housing In Sefton”

CampaignPressBootleHannah GeeHousingSeftonSefton CentralSefton CouncilSouthport

The Liberal Democrats are calling for urgent investment to redevelop derelict brownfield sites that could provide over a thousand high quality, affordable homes, and many new business opportunities, where they’re needed most in Sefton. In 2019, the council had registered over 40 previously developed or derelict sites, many with existing planning permission, and space for ….  Read More

Shirley Williams

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Shirley Williams, Baroness Williams of Crosby, died peacefully in the early hours of Monday April 12th. The death of Shirley Williams is heartbreaking news, and our thoughts are with her family and friends. Shirley Williams was a founding member of the SDP, a predecessor to the Liberal Democrats, and served as the SDP/Liberal Alliance MP ….  Read More

5,705 pupils could benefit from Summer Learning Fund under Lib Dem plans

CampaignPressBootleCrosby & WaterlooEducationHannah GeeLayla MoranSeftonSefton CentralSefton CouncilVictoria

The Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to commit to a Summer Learning Fund that would support 5,705 disadvantaged children across Bootle and Sefton Central Constituencies to get ready for returning to school. Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Layla Moran, who welcomed the Government’s u-turn on free school meals, warned further action was needed to “ensure ….  Read More

BOOTLE LIB DEM BLASTS LABOUR INCOMPETENCE ON POLLUTION

PressRebecca Hanson

Bootle’s Lib Dem MP Candidate has slammed Labour’s incompetent handling of the pollution and congestion issues around the A5036 corridor. In a detailed blog, candidate Rebecca Hanson has spelled out a catalogue of Labour failure on this issue stretching back over 15 years. She has laid out clearly how things will be different if she ….  Read More

Bootle Candidate Horrified By England’s Highest Cancer Rates Around Church Road (A5036)

CampaignPressBootleEnvironmentHealthPollutionRebecca Hanson

Rebecca Hanson, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Bootle, is horrified by the lack of action to address cancer rates around Bootle’s busiest road. According to information held by Sefton Council, in 2014, cancer rates in Linacre ward were the highest in England at 45% above the national average, with the neighbouring Litherland ward being 33% ….  Read More

Bootle LibDems Slam Sefton Labour’s Education Policy

PressBootleEducationLabourRebecca HansonSefton

Bootle LibDem Candidate Rebecca Hanson Slams Sefton Labour’s Education Policy.

Effectively, Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party want to see Sefton schools like Merchant Taylors, and St Mary’s closed, and their assets given away.

Announcement: Local Party Selects Parliamentary Candidates For Sefton Central, & Bootle

PressBootleBrexitGeneral ElectionHannah GeeKeith CawdronParliamentSefton CentralSnap ElectionWestminster

Sefton Central and Bootle Liberal Democrats have selected their candidates for the anticipated general election. Keith Cawdron has been selected to fight the Sefton Central constituency, and Rebecca Hanson has been selected for Bootle.