West Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats

A creditable performance from Sam North who increased the Lib Dem vote share by 11%.

Counting has just finished for two Bye-Elections on Dacorum Borough Council, one in Tring Central and the other in Leverstock Green.
Both were caused by the deaths of the incumbents.
The win in Tring Central brings the Liberal Democrat seat total back to 19.

Tring Central

• Liberal Democrats have gained five seats on Hertfordshire County Council.
• HCC now has 23 Liberal Democrat members, along with 46 Conservatives (down 5 seats), 7 Labour (down 2 seats), one Green and one Independent
• Conservative Leader of the Council lost his seat to a Liberal Democrat candidate
• St Albans is now under Liberal Democrat control
• Liberal Democrats have gained an extra seat on Three Rivers District Council

It's Time to Unmask Violence Against Women for what it really is - Violence by Men

99% of gender-based violence is committed by men. So why are they often absent from the conversation? Sarah Everard's murder has spotlighted the prevalence of violence by men - and women have had enough.

By Wera Hobhouse, Mar 23, 2021 5:03

NHS Staff should get the Pay Rise they Deserve

he Liberal Democrats passed a motion today backing a pay rise for NHS staff, recognising the huge effort made by NHS workers during the pandemic.

By Munira Wilson, Mar 21, 2021 10:03

The Conservative Government's offer of a 1% pay rise is an insult to the hard working NHS staff who have worked tirelessly to keep us and our loved ones safe.

Here's how we help young people

We need a bold plan for students and young people in England.

By Daisy Cooper, Mar 21, 2021 4:03

Young people's lives have been severely disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Lockdowns have taken a toll on young people's education, mental health and future prospects - hitting those with fewer resources especially hard.

Lifting Barriers to Work for Disabled People

By Wera Hobhouse, Mar 19, 2021 7:03

A new motion passed by Liberal Democrat members at their recent conference sets out a targeted strategy to lift the unjust barriers excluding disabled people from the workplace.

For too long those with disabilities have struggled to obtain secure employment - a struggle intensified by Covid-19. Disabled workers have been disproportionately impacted by furlough, reduced hours and redundancies.

Liberal Democrat plans for free school meals for vulnerable children, investment in roads and footways, action on flooding, tree planting and mental health support in schools have all been voted down by the Conservatives at Hertfordshire County Council.

The Conservatives rejected a fully costed and deliverable plan from the opposition Liberal Democrats that would have delivered free school meals, for children in need, for the next year - while seeking government support for future years.